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7 Colonoscopy Myths and Fast Facts - from: checkit4andretti.org
The Colon: What it is, What it Does and Why it is Important - from: American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
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Columbia Doctors - “How to Know Your Colon is Healthy”
At six feet long, the colon is a large, and busy, part of your digestive system and gut. We asked Anna Krigel, MD, a gastroenterologist at Columbia University, about the colon and its health.
There is no way to know for sure, but a good sign of colon health is having regular bowel movements that are easy to pass, soft but formed, and snake-like. It is not necessary to have a bowel movement every day. The quality of each bowel movement is more important than the frequency.
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Mayo Clinic - “5 things you can do to keep your colon healthy”
For years, turning 50 came with a special birthday message from your primary care provider: Time to have a colonoscopy.
Now that message will be coming a bit sooner. Updated screening guidelines recommend that most people get their first colonoscopy at age 45.
Colon cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., and rates have been increasing in younger people. The change in the guideline is designed to help catch those cancers earlier, when they're more likely to be curable.
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Rush University Medical Center - “Eating for a Healthy Colon”
Just as diet can have a positive or negative impact on heart, brain and bone health, your colon's overall health can be affected by what you eat.
The colon is a crucial part of the digestive system, and many different conditions can cause it to work improperly. Some of these include inflammatory bowel diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease; diverticular disease; irritable bowel syndrome; and colorectal cancer.
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