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2. Virtual colonoscopy - Wikipedia

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   Virtual colonoscopy (VC, also called CT colonography or CT pneumocolon) is the use of CT scanning or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to produce two- and three-dimensional images of the colon (large intestine), from the lowest part, the rectum, to the lower end of the small intestine, and to display the images on an electronic display device.

3. Colorectal cancer - Wikipedia

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   Colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as bowel cancer, colon cancer, or rectal cancer, is the development of cancer from the colon or rectum (parts of the large intestine). [5] Signs and symptoms may include blood in the stool, a change in bowel movements, weight loss, abdominal pain and fatigue. [9] Most colorectal cancers are due to lifestyle ...

4. Colonoscopy - Wikipedia

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   Colonoscopy (/ ˌkɒləˈnɒskəpi /) or coloscopy (/ kəˈlɒskəpi /) [1] is a medical procedure involving the endoscopic examination of the large bowel (colon) and the distal portion of the small bowel. This examination is performed using either a CCD camera or a fiber optic camera, which is mounted on a flexible tube and passed through the ...

5. Mayim Bialik shares her colonoscopy journey with fans: 'It’s ...

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   According to the Mayo Clinic, a colonoscopy is a health exam that looks for changes in the colon and the rectum. During the procedure, a long, flexible tube called a colonoscope is inserted, with ...

6. Does Medicare cover a colonoscopy? Yes, and several other ...

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   Colonoscopy. If you’re at high risk for colorectal cancer, Medicare covers screening colonoscopies once every 24 months. High-risk factors include a family history of the disease, colorectal ...

7. Colon cancer is rising in young adults: Should you start ...

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   The bottom line on colon cancer screening is to talk to your doctor about your own individual risk of colon cancer and assess together when to start, Dr. Cedrek McFadden, board certified ...

8. Low-fiber/low-residue diet - Wikipedia

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   A low-residue diet is a diet intended to reduce certain constituents of the bowel, often with consequence for functional behaviour of the bowel. It may be prescribed for patients with ailments or functional gastrointestinal disorders mitigated by fewer and smaller bowel movements each day. The diet may be used as part of the bowel preparation ...

9. A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study ...

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   In the U.S., screening is recommended for healthy adults ages 45 to 75 at average risk for colon cancer. Frequency depends on the test: a routine colonoscopy is every 10 years.