Question 1

could i get a colon guard test?

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: These are likely available through a local doc. This is a public information site where volunteer docs answer questions about health conditions based on info you post. It does not provide scripts/notes/order tests/review x-rays or provide other direct patient care.

Question 2

what does a thickened colon mean?

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It means that ...: The walls of your colon (the last part of your bowel - usually goes around the outer part of the abdomen) has a thick wall. Remember this a tube... Thickening makes the inside smaller.  Infection, inflammation and even cancer can cause it.  It is usually seen on ct, MRI or even colonoscopy.   You should have you doctor narrow the possibility list.

Question 3

where is the colon located in your body?

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From R to L: The colon is like a horseshoe that starts in the right lower abdomen, comes up the right side, across the middle, and down the left side. As the colon becomes the rectum, it dives into the pelvis. For this reasons symptoms associated with colon problems can be in several areas.

Question 4

how can you cleanse your colon naturally?

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High-fiber low fat: The best and most nutritious way is to consume a high-fiber (i.e., at least 30 g/day) low fat diet, coupled with a good daily cardiovascular regimen.

Question 5

what to do when you have lower colon issues??

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Colon issues: Well, this depends on what those issues are - constipation, diarrhoea, pain, blood in stool? I need more information to help you, sorry. You can book a consult if you would like to go through what the issue is and see what can be done.

Question 6

how do i know if my colon is completely empty?

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Why would you care?: Your colon is never completely empty unless you abuse laxatives and enemas or prep for a colonoscopy.

Question 7

how can i most effectively cleanse your colon?

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No need : There is no need for colon cleansing. One needs to have regular bowel movements. Generous fiber intake help. Some people may need stool softners.

Question 8

i got pain in my colon . i eat a lot of spaic ?

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What's spaic?: How do you know the pain originates in your colon?  If indeed it does, has your prior evaluation identified if it is due to inflammation, infection, ischemia, dysmotility?  Knowing cause can help you to avoid activities, diet, drugs that worsen whatever condition you may have that causes the pain.

Question 9

are longer colons more likely to become cancerous?

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Maybe: "longer colons" are usually the result of chronic constipation which can increase your risk for colon polyps and cancer.

Question 10

why are the test good for your health?

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Cancer screening?: The US Preventive Services Taskforce recommends:  colon cancer screening beginning at age 50 years and continuing until age 75 years. The USPSTF recommends screening for colorectal cancer using fecal occult (stool) blood testing, sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy, from age 50 until age 75. The risks and benefits of these screening methods vary. There is also a stool DNA test called Cologuard.

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