Dr. suggested routine colonoscopy?
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Here are the guidelines:\n\n" Colorectal cancer \nAAFP:  No published standards or guidelines for low-risk patients \nACOG:   After age 50, annual FOBT (DRE should accompany pelvic examination); sigmoidoscopy every 3 to 5 years \nACS:   After age 50, yearly FOBT plus flexible sigmoidoscopy and DRE every 5 years or colonoscopy and DRE every 10 years or double-contrast barium enema and DRE every 5 to 10 years \nAMA:   Annual FOBT beginning at age 50, and flexible sigmoidoscopy every 3 to 5 years beginning at age 50 \nAGA:   FOBT beginning at age 59 (frequency not specified); sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, double-contrast barium enema every 5 to 10 years or colonoscopy every 10 years. \nCTFPHC:   Insufficient evidence to recommend using FOBT screening in the periodic health examination of individuals older than age 40; insufficient evidence to recommend sigmoidoscopy in the periodic health examination; insufficient evidence to recommend screening with colonoscopy in the general population \nUSPSTF:   After age 50, yearly FOBT and/or sigmoidoscopy (unspecified frequency for sigmoidoscopy)"\n\nhttp://www.aafp.org/afp/20010315/1101.html\n\nFOBT = fecal occult blood test \nDRE = Digital rectal examination \nUSPSTF = The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force \nCTFPHC = Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care\nAGA = American College of Gastroenterology\nAMA = American Med. Association\nACOG = The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists\nACS = American Cancer Society
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Hi.  im suffering from a ulcerative colitis at the moment.  I have been taking 40 mg. of prednizone, 9 colazal pills and 75 mg of mercaptopurine (6mp) and one rowasa enema at nights.  I have blood in my stool, my stool is very lose and cramping each and everytime.  I was doing really good for the last four years, until i had one alcholic beverage, which they tell you not to have, and the flairups started five weeks ago.  My dr. told me to stay away from fruits, vegtables, red meat, fried food,  dairy food, caffine, soda and juice.  he said to only eat white stuff like chicken, pasta, rice, white bread until i see some improvement.  so far im doing a little bit better then i was five weeks ago, but hopefully i'll see some changes soon. if you see no changes in your condition please talk to your gastro. dr. and see what other meds. he can give you.  you had not mentioned your meds. so dont be affraid, im 41 years old and i have been living with this conditon since i was 17.  Just make sure you get your yearly colonoscopy done in time to make sure things are ok and dont stress out cause stress can really affect the colitis, i know its hard, but until they find a cure for us this is the best we can do,  best wishes to you and i wish you a speady recovery.
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Dear Kathryn,\nYou've certainly brought your medical concerns to the right place! The Y!A community members are fully aware of and do appreciate the intimate conditions involving your prognosis.\nMost recognized doctors in the field of medicine would employ a holistic approach to your ailment. Kathryn, please begin your day with a well balanced breakfast to include an ample portion of fruits and grains. After your morning routines are finished, enjoy a brisk walk around the block. If you happen to meet any stray dogs along the way, it would be a good idea to antagonize the creatures in order to add some vigor to your workout.\nNow Kathryn, the remaining portions of your day should be filled with interesting activities and new studies to keep your mind active and in balance, complimentary to what you have done with the physical side of yourself.\nAfter loitering around at the public library all afternoon with a bunch of smelly hobos, you can appreciate a warm bath and time to be good to yourself. Begin to collect an archive of various music genres that you can resolve one day to enjoy after you get the rest of your chores done.\nKathryn, if after following my advice, simply take two aspirin and forget we ever had this little discussion.\nThank you, Kathryn. Have a great day!\n-dylan
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Take colon cleansers. Food with high fiber in it. Phsyllum husks and things of that nature come in capsules and help as well.
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Dear Grampadave,\nYou've certainly brought your medical concerns to the right place! The Y!A community members are fully aware of and do appreciate the intimate conditions involving your prognosis.\nMost recognized doctors in the field of medicine would employ a holistic approach to your ailment. Grampadave, please begin your day with a well balanced breakfast to include an ample portion of fruits and grains. After your morning routines are finished, enjoy a brisk walk around the block. If you happen to meet any stray dogs along the way, it would be a good idea to antagonize the creatures in order to add some vigor to your workout.\nNow Grampadave, the remaining portions of your day should be filled with interesting activities and new studies to keep your mind active and in balance, complimentary to what you have done with the physical side of yourself.\nAfter loitering around at the public library all afternoon with a bunch of smelly hobos, you can appreciate a warm bath and time to be good to yourself. Begin to collect an archive of various music genres that you can resolve one day to enjoy after you get the rest of your chores done.\nGrampadave, if after following my advice, simply take two aspirin and forget we ever had this little discussion.\nThank you, Grampadave. Have a great day!\nDr.Sean
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The answer to your question requires much information you have left out.  The best answer will come from a Gastroenterolgist or Internal Medicine Specialist.  You can look them up in the Yellow Pages.\n\nDo not ask a 'regular' doctor or GP.  That is like asking the Missouri weaterman about weather in China.  Better than asking the man in the street, but not nearly as good as asking someone who has extensive experience in China.\n\nAlways ask the most expert person when that is possible.\n\nYour condition sounds serious enough that you should carefully avoid amateurs and get only expert advice.
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Maybe you need to do a colon cleanse, I just started mine, go to Dr. Natura.com and see what I'm talking about, or just type colon cleanse in into your browser and look for Dr. Natura, it has excellent reviews. Good Luck
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Towards the end of this web page on colonoscopy is a frame with two pictures of a healthy colon.  Keep scrolling down through the presentation.\nhttp://www.colonoscopy.info/download/Screening_Colonoscopy_from_SAGES.swf
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what ever dude wait till your 40 and need the colon examined. its a quick cup and you cough. the doctors has seen hundreds and will see hundreds more so it will only be embarrassing to you. you might want to tell your doc to give you a testicular cancer check as well thats a little more involved but you need to do it for your own health if you are between 16-25 years old.
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I had a colonoscopy this year and I beleive it took about 30 mins,I cannot be sure about this because of the medication.....it was not uncomfortable and there was no after effects,good luck with the results.
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Dear Alriyabi,\nYou've certainly brought your medical concerns to the right place! The Y!A community members are fully aware of and do appreciate the intimate conditions involving your prognosis.\nMost recognized doctors in the field of medicine would employ a holistic approach to your ailment. Alriyabi, please begin your day with a well balanced breakfast to include an ample portion of fruits and grains. After your morning routines are finished, enjoy a brisk walk around the block. If you happen to meet any stray dogs along the way, it would be a good idea to antagonize the creatures in order to add some vigor to your workout.\nNow Alriyabi, the remaining portions of your day should be filled with interesting activities and new studies to keep your mind active and in balance, complimentary to what you have done with the physical side of yourself.\nAfter loitering around at the public library all afternoon with a bunch of smelly hobos, you can appreciate a warm bath and time to be good to yourself. Begin to collect an archive of various music genres that you can resolve one day to enjoy after you get the rest of your chores done.\nAlriyabi, if after following my advice, simply take two aspirin and forget we ever had this little discussion.\nThank you, Alriyabi. Have a great day!\n-Kenny
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Colonoscopy is a test that allows your doctor to look at the interior lining of your large intestine (rectum and colon) through a thin, flexible viewing instrument called a colonoscope. A colonoscopy helps detect ulcers, polyps, tumors, and areas of inflammation or bleeding. During a colonoscopy, tissue samples can be collected (biopsy) and abnormal growths can be removed. Colonoscopy can also be used as a screening test to identify and remove precancerous and cancerous growths in the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer).\nSigmoidoscopy looks at the inner lining of your anu s, rectum, and the lower part of the large intestine (colon). These tests are used to look for abnormal growths (such as tumors or polyps), inflammation, bleeding, hemorrhoids, and other conditions (such as diverticulosis).
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Colon cancer...go see the doc.
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I had my first colonoscopy this year in February 2006.  I wrote a 20 page paper of my experience and I had some of your same concerns.  I didn't feel anything and never woke up (that I remember).  For me personally, my next colonoscopy willl be with pain medication only - I do not want the versed (the drug that has an amnesiac effect).  I want to try it both ways to make a decision for all future colonoscopies.  My next one will be scheduled for February 2009 and this will be the one with pain medication only.  My husband has had a colonoscopy done with no drugs at all - he was under an HMO at the time and didn't realize that this is what they had planned for him.  He has a longer colon than most and has a tight turn in his colon.  He did say how painful it was with no anesthesia and that the gas pains from the air they put into your colon was the worst part of it - painful cramping (he should try labor pains!)  He doesn't recommend a colonoscopy with no medication.  He's been having colonoscopies for  25 years now.  I would be glad to e-mail you my paper if you're interested in reading it.  I have sent it to several others and they have enjoyed reading my "heartfelt paper".  I did have several "issues" in regard to my colonoscopy and I do realize that everyone is different but I think to some extent, most of us have similar fears and concerns.  This is an invasive procedure and I think more difficult for women than men.  My paper tells the truth!  And I will be happy to answer ANY questions you have.  My e-mail address is dfcoley@yahoo.com.
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I would imagine that when you went to the doc, he or his nurse did the common checks (blood pressure, temp, etc).. I would hope at the very least he/she did something of an inspection of your abdomen and maybe some bloodwork to check to see if you had signs of infection, anemia, digestive enzyme levels off, etc. I would also hope that you were asked a slew of questions (diarrhea, quality of stools that you have passed, any change in bowel habits, quality of the pain, etc)....It is good that your doc wants you to have a colonoscopy - not to make you worry, but colon cancer is the only type of cancer that can be CURED if caught early) - also, a direct view of the colon is the single best way to see whats going on in there. Beyond that, I would be concerned if your doc did not do all the things I have mentioned - you may want to consider changing primary physicians (also, you really should have the type of relationship with your doc that you could ask him what you have asked us - just a thought).... Dont sweat the colonoscopy - a little uncomfortable and you have to bare your rear end :O) - nothing terrible though..... Good luck.
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Dear Sign3,\nYou've certainly brought your medical concerns to the right place! The Y!A community members are fully aware of and do appreciate the intimate conditions involving your prognosis.\nMost recognized doctors in the field of medicine would employ a holistic approach to your ailment. Sign3, please begin your day with a well balanced breakfast to include an ample portion of fruits and grains. After your morning routines are finished, enjoy a brisk walk around the block. If you happen to meet any stray dogs along the way, it would be a good idea to antagonize the creatures in order to add some vigor to your workout.\nNow Sign3, the remaining portions of your day should be filled with interesting activities and new studies to keep your mind active and in balance, complimentary to what you have done with the physical side of yourself.\nAfter loitering around at the public library all afternoon with a bunch of smelly hobos, you can appreciate a warm bath and time to be good to yourself. Begin to collect an archive of various music genres that you can resolve one day to enjoy after you get the rest of your chores done.\nSign3, if after following my advice, simply take two aspirin and forget we ever had this little discussion.\nThank you, Sign3. Have a great day!\n-Dr.Bureaucrat
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Eating grapenuts everyother day doesn't sound appealing, unless you really like it.  Your bloating and stomach pains are the real problem you need to work on.  The plugged up colon is the by product of what is happening in your stomach.  First get your stomach working well again.  A digestive aid for your stomach is Hydrocloric acid (pills or capsule).  Next get some enzymes for the intestines.  Then get some acidophilus for digestion.  Are you over eating or eating the same foods everyday?  Get more variety in your diet.  Are you brushing your tongue when you brush your teeth?  A clean tongue will taste the food better.  Your sense of taste is vital for good digestion.  Without it you won't make the digestive juices that are needed for assimulating food.\nLast is the colon cleanse.  If the colon is plugged up, nothing leaves the house.  Its like sweeping the floor with the door closed.  You can't get the dirt out.