Colonoscopy Vienna
At AGH of Greater Washington, we are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge healthcare with a focus on preventive medicine. Our commitment stems from a desire to offer our patients the same level of sensitivity and professionalism we would expect for ourselves and our family members when visiting a physician. Learn more and get in touch with…
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Minor rectal bleeding refers to the passage of a few drops of bright red (fresh) blood from the rectum, which may appear on the stool, on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl. This brochure addresses minor rectal bleeding that occurs from time to time. Continuous passage of significantly greater amounts of blood from…
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What is a colonoscopy? Colonoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of your large intestine (colon) for abnormalities by inserting a thin flexible tube, as thick as your finger, into your anus and slowly advancing it into the rectum and colon. This instrument, called a colonoscope, has its own lens and light source and it…
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Colon Cancer Screening Saves Lives Approximately 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed every year in the United States and nearly 50,000 people die from the disease. It has been estimated that increased awareness and screening would save at least 30,000 lives each year. Colorectal cancer is highly preventable and can be detected by…
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