Colonoscopy in Karnataka
A diagnostic and therapeutic procedure where a flexible camera is passed through the rectum to examine the entire colon. Used for colorectal cancer screening, p…
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Why Colonoscopy Is Needed
Colonoscopy is recommended for routine colorectal cancer screening starting at a certain age, or earlier for those with a family history of colon cancer or polyps. It's also used to investigate unexplained rectal bleeding, chronic diarrhea or constipation, iron-deficiency anemia, or unexplained abdominal pain, and to remove precancerous polyps before they turn into cancer.