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EDITORIAL: X-RAY A COLON SCREENING BOON?

There are a number of reasons that only about half of Americans over age 50 undergo colonoscopies. Some people are uncomfortable with the prospect of a scope exam. Still others balk at the preparation for the test, which includes drinking laxative to purge the bowels. For people who lack medical insurance, cost may be an issue.
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Colonoscopy

What to Take Before a Colonoscopy

By preventing colon spasms, peppermint oil can both reduce the pain and discomfort of colonoscopies for the patient and make the scope easier to insert and withdraw for the doctor. Ref. Source 3z

Colonoscopy Health & Special Psychology

This is one of those things that I hope I never have to experience in a life time. I rather die before someone starts to examine me through my butt.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy may be linked to appendicitis. Although the incidence of appendicitis in the United States has been in decline for many years, the condition still affects approximately seven percent of Americans annually. Source 4x.

Colonoscopy

How to Ease the Pain of Colonoscopy. Peppermint was not “officially” discovered until 1696, but we’ve probably been using it for thousands of years. After-dinner mints are used to reduce the “gastrocolic […] Source 2x.