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Bookmark or Share- No ride home? What to do instead of canceling your procedureSome procedures, like colonoscopies or cataract surgeries, require you to have a responsible adult to drive you home when it’s over. That’s because anesthesia may make you too groggy to drive. For some surgeries, you may need to have help at home for the first 24 hours.
- Colonoscopy interval – Yearly or Every 3 Years? - Mayo Clinic ConnectI have had polyps, and now staged polyps, for the lat three colonoscopies that have spanned over 15-17 years. The last colonoscopy revealed I actually have tattoos in two sites where I have had irregular and staged polyps (didn't know about the "markings" and am very glad I changed Gastroenterologists who are now better communicators).
- Colonoscopy - Mayo ClinicA colonoscopy (koe-lun-OS-kuh-pee) is an exam used to look for changes — such as swollen, irritated tissues, polyps or cancer — in the large intestine (colon) and rectum.
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to make colonoscopy bowel prep easierFor many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure. The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities such as polyps, tumors or inflammation, aiding in the detection and prevention of colorectal cancer.And to do that, it's important your medical team has a clear view.
- Colon cancer screening: Weighing the options - Mayo ClinicIf your doctor has recommended colon cancer screening, you might be able to choose from various colon cancer screening tests. If you're reluctant to make a decision, remember that any discomfort or embarrassment from colon cancer screening is temporary — and detecting problems early could save your life.
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