When is a Colonoscopy Recommended?
A colonoscopy is recommended if the patient has symptoms or signs that suggest potential abnormalities in the rectum or colon. This is called a diagnostic colonoscopy. It’s also used to screen for colon cancer, a process that’s performed in patients who don’t have any symptoms. This is called a screening colonoscopy. Diagnostic Colonoscopies A diagnostic […]
What Is Colonoscopy? All The Basics You Need To Know
Colonoscopy is a procedure that helps doctors to look inside the colon, or large intestine, for signs of disease or other problems. The colonoscope is a long, flexible tube with a tiny video camera at the end, which is inserted into the rectum. This allows the doctor to view the entire colon and remove polyps […]
What Happens During a Colonoscopy?
Most patients who are scheduled for a colonoscopy tend to worry about what the procedure is like and how much colonoscopy costs. Aside from worrying about the cost of colonoscopy, many also tend to fixate on what they can expect during the procedure. Colonoscopies are an important procedure for detecting any issues in the large intestine. […]
What are Colonoscopy Screening Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer?
Colonoscopy screening is one of the most effective ways to detect and prevent colorectal cancer. It is a test that is performed by a doctor, who uses a thin tube with a light and camera at the end to look inside the entire length of the large intestine. This test can be used to not […]
How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a procedure that can help detect abnormalities in your rectum and colon (also known as the large intestine). This is done by inserting a flexible tube with a camera at the tip into the large intestine. With a colonoscopy, your doctor directly examines and takes tissue samples from the lining of the […]
Colonoscopy: Reasons to Get This Life-Saving Procedure
Colon cancer is the number one cancer in men and number 2 in women. But the good news is that it is one of the few cancers that can be prevented with a screening colonoscopy (no symptoms or signs present). It is one of the most effective ways to detect and prevent colorectal cancer and is […]
Gastric Pain: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention and Treatment
Gastric or epigastric pain has a lot of causes and symptoms. Find out all there is to know about gastric and epigastric pain in this article.
Symptoms of Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in Singapore. Find out more about colon cancer in this article.
Blood in Stools and Other Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer
Blood in the stools can be alarming for most people. Find out if it’s a cause for worry in this article.
Patient Testimonial – Large Polyp Found in Colon
Jason was 27 years old when a large polyp was found in his colon. It was a normal working day when he noticed there was blood in his stools. Thinking that it was nothing serious and having no other symptoms, he decided to just wait it out. However, the problem did not go away. After […]
