Why Get a Colonoscopy?
Your medical provider may recommend a colonoscopy to help identify the cause of symptoms such as abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, changes in bowel habits and unexplained weight loss.
A colonoscopy is also the gold standard for detecting colon cancer.
Colon cancer often begins as a noncancerous growth. During a screening colonoscopy, the most common colon cancer screening method, your doctor can detect and remove these growths long before they become cancerous. Colon cancer is treatable and beatable if found early.
Who Should Get a Screening Colonoscopy?
Based on a trend of growing cases among younger adults, the American Cancer Society and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lowered the recommended age to begin colon cancer screening to 45 years for people at average risk.
If you’re 45 years of age or older or have a family or personal history of colon cancer or polyps, you should schedule a screening colonoscopy.
Why Choose HSHS?
HSHS and Prevea Health gastroenterologists and surgeons perform colonoscopies using state-of-the-art colonoscopy equipment, including high-definition monitors that allow for the most thorough exam and polyp removal.
