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How effective are colonoscopies in finding tumors?

I'm a 40-year-old male, and I am scheduled to have my first colonoscopy next week. I need it because there's a history of colorectal cancer within my family. Are colonoscopies...
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Are hemorrhoids ever surgically removed?

I realized that I had a hemorrhoid a few days ago and I'm in a lot of pain. It feels really big too. Would I need to have it surgically removed because of its size?
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What's the best home treatment for hemorrhoids?

I realized I have a hemorrhoid outside of my rectum, and I don't know what I should do to have some relief. Are there any OTC creams/medications you can recommend to help me?...
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What do colonoscopies show my doctor?

I'm 32, and I need to have a colonoscopy next week. Will a colonoscopy show my doctor if I have cancer? What do they look for, usually?
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What causes colon cancer?

I'm 45 years old, and I was just diagnosed with colon cancer. I had no symptoms at all though, and the doctor found it during my first screening. What usually causes it?
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What are the symptoms of colitis?

I think I might have colitis but don't want to get a colonoscopy. What are the colitis symptoms, and are there other ways to diagnose it?
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How should I prepare for a colonoscopy?

I'm 46 years old and a male. I need to have a colonoscopy next week, but I never had one before. Is there anything I should do to prepare?
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What causes rectal pain?

For several weeks, I have had shooting pains in my rectum. What should I do? Is this a sign of something serious?
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How often should I have a colonoscopy?

I'm 45 years old now. How often should I have colonoscopy to make sure that I can avoid any kind of serious problem?
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Are there any risks involved in getting a colonoscopy?

I'm 27 years old, and my doctor wants me to get a colonoscopy. Are there any risks involved in getting a colonoscopy?
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Is colonoscopy painful?

I'm 40 years old and my doctor is already recommending that I get a colonoscopy. I thought this was something that needed to be done in my 50s. Is this a painful procedure?
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Will surgery treat hemorrhoids?

I have hemorrhoids, and I tried treating them with over-the-counter medication. But it's not helping at all. Would I need surgery?
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Can hemorrhoids cause loose stools?

I'm 30 years old, and I have hemorrhoids and realized now that I have loose stool. Can hemorrhoids cause loose stools?
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Are there any home remedies for hemorrhoids?

I have hemorrhoids, but they're not huge. I want to know if there are any home remedies for hemorrhoids? Can they heal on their own?
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What causes rectal pain?

For several weeks, I had shooting pains in my rectum. They started one morning and they come and go every day. I had hemorrhoids, but they're gone now. What should I do? Is...
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What are the treatment options for hemorrhoids?

I'm a 29-year-old guy and I also have hemorrhoids. I thought hemorrhoids was something that old men get, but clearly not--since I have them. My doctor told me to have a high-fiber...
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Do all polyps turn into cancer?

My gastro found some polyps in my digestive tract and removed them as she was screening for them. She said these were harmless, but they still needed to be removed in case of...
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Constipation after surgery?

Ever since my surgery on my hernia, I've been experiencing long periods of constipation. Could this be because of the surgery? How can it be fixed?
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What is the aftercare for hemorrhoid surgery like?

I need to have surgery on my hemorrhoids very soon, mainly because they're not going away on their own. What should I do after the surgery to help my recovery?
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Is it possible to have colonic polyps when you're young?

There's been some pain around my rectum, whenever I have to actually go to the bathroom. I know it's not constipation because I go to to the bathroom regularly. I have a history...
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