About going to the hospital for a physical examination, which item are you more afraid of? Maybe the answer for many people is colonoscopy.
why?
dare not! However, I think most of these people have never had a colonoscopy. If they had, they probably wouldn’t feel that way, and they would even be glad that they checked the colonoscopy in time. We may not feel deeply, but our doctors, have encountered too many patients. Some people have the habit of regular physical examinations. Cancer was accidentally discovered in a colonoscopy and then cured. I didn’t do it. Later, the doctor suggested he have an examination, and he would do it. Some doctors repeatedly suggested he have an examination, but he did not dare. There were various reasons, such as fear of pain, fear of spending money, or feeling that he was unnecessary. ]
Is colonoscopy as scary as everyone thinks?
It’s not, I’ll tell you from my experience, it’s not that scary: the night before the examination, I took a laxative, it helps to clean the intestines, and there is no discomfort after drinking it, but it is a little bloated Stomach, but drinking so much at one time will also be a little bloated. The next morning, I drank again and went to the toilet several times the morning.
At 10:00 in the morning, I went to check the colonoscopy. What I did was painless. After the endoscopy, I “fell asleep” and the examination was completed soon. It’s like a dream that ends when you start to sleep. After the inspection, walk around a lot to help exhaust.
Many people may say that my sitting is painless. Of course, it is better. If it is an ordinary colonoscopy, it will be uncomfortable. Compared with the ordinary one, there may be some discomfort during the process, but as long as you actively cooperate The doctor’s examination is not that terrible. The reason why many people feel pain may be due to poor cooperation and psychological reasons.
The colonoscopy you are afraid to do is a life-saving examination!
In recent years, the incidence of colorectal cancer in my country has gradually increased, and this test can detect it to a certain extent. It is an effective detection method and the “gold standard” for the diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Correct inspection, its detection rate is relatively high. This test can see if there are polyps in the intestine. Don’t underestimate polyps. Although some are benign, some polyps have a higher chance of eventually developing into cancer, such as adenomatous polyps, which are closely related to colorectal cancer. If it is found during the inspection and the nature is not good, then it can be dealt with in time, which greatly reduces the risk.
So, who should have a colonoscopy?
The incidence of colorectal cancer in my country is gradually increasing from the age of 50 years old, but why not start the examination after the age of 50, and it is necessary to start at the age of 40-45? This is because precancerous lesions must be taken into account. After all, their occurrence has a theoretical basis of 5-10 years in advance, so it is recommended that the age of screening can be a little earlier, and it can be checked at the age of 40, regardless of gender or physical condition. If there are no abnormal symptoms, screening is recommended.
People who have had colorectal polyps
The relationship between polyps and bowel cancer has been mentioned above, so it is necessary for people with medical history to check.
People who have long-term eating habits such as high-fat and high-salt, smoke and drink
These habits can easily affect intestinal health and increase the risk. It is also necessary to do a colonoscopy to prevent it from happening.
People with persistently abnormal bowel movements
If there is cancer in the intestine, its function will be affected, and then the excretion will also be affected, and a series of abnormal bowel movements will easily appear. Generally speaking, if there is occasional constipation or diarrhea, it may not be a big problem, but if chronic constipation or diarrhea has occurred frequently in the past two years, it lasts for more than two or three months every year, and each time lasts for more than a week. It is recommended to be vigilant and check-in time . . In addition, if you find that you have discharged mucus and blood in the stool, you should also pay attention to it. Don’t think it is hemorrhoids every time. There is a certain difference between the two.
These four groups of people must have a colonoscopy. Regarding colonoscopy, some people have heard that a single examination can be managed for 10 years. Is this true?
This is not absolute. No one will tell you with such certainty that as long as you check it once, you will be guaranteed to have no problems within ten years. For the general population, there is no problem after one inspection, and it can be managed for 5-10 years. It makes sense, but if it is a high-risk group of colon cancer, it may not be guaranteed.
Once every ten years, at the age of 75, we can roughly understand that a colonoscopy can be safely checked for ten years, but it does not mean that as long as you have checked once, you can be completely assured that you will not need to be screened in the future. Everyone should consider their risks. High and low, look at it objectively and rationally and conduct screening reasonably according to your situation.
In addition to colonoscopy, to reduce the risk of colon cancer, finally, it is necessary to remind everyone to develop good eating habits and other living habits, especially friends who are obese, do not exercise, and do not like meat, pay more attention.
