A few months ago, Aunt Cai found that her stool was abnormal and unformed, as if it was caused by excessive moisture in her body. However, she didn't pay much attention to it, thinking that she only needed to adjust her diet to relieve it. Soon after, the discomfort not only did not subside, but was often accompanied by stomach pain and constipation. Recently, Aunt Cai was even more horrified to find blood during bowel movements.
During the examination at the hospital, after a colonoscopy, Aunt Cai was diagnosed with bowel cancer. The doctor asked her if she had a colonoscopy, and she replied that she had never done it. The doctor told her that if she had been checked earlier, it might not have been so bad. Aunt Cai was deeply remorseful and thought that the colonoscopy was painful, so she never went for it.
However, for high-risk populations, regular colonoscopies are necessary. It's not as scary as everyone thinks. Colonoscopy is an effective screening method to detect intestinal lesions early and prevent the occurrence of bowel cancer.
Through this story, we should recognize the importance of colonoscopy. For high-risk groups, regular colonoscopies are essential. If we had checked earlier, it might not have been so bad. So, don't avoid the exam because of fear or pain, be positive and take action.
The two main categories of colorectal polyps include inflammatory polyps and adenomatous polyps. Inflammatory polyps, which are benign, are usually formed by intestinal inflammation, and some small intestinal polyps even heal on their own after the inflammation subsides.
Adenomous polyps, on the other hand, are much more scary than inflammatory polyps. It is recognized by the medical community as a precursor to colorectal cancer, with data stating that 95% of colorectal cancers originate from adenomatous polyps.
The FAP mentioned in the previous case falls into this category of intestinal polyps. If you find this kind of polyp, you must remove it in time to avoid cancer.
This kind of intestinal polyp is actually a dysplasia of the epithelium of the large intestine, and long-term consumption of spicy food, excessive drinking, and preference for pickled foods will stimulate the development of this kind of intestinal polyp and gradually evolve into intestinal cancer.
In general, the larger the adenoma, the more villi, and the more irregular the morphology, the greater the chance of cancer.
The threat of colorectal cancer has made many people pay attention to colonoscopy, and many professionals and authorities strongly recommend that a colonoscopy should be performed before the age of 45, which is currently the most effective means of colorectal cancer screening.
Some people even say that having a colonoscopy can ensure that there will be no problems for 10 years, is this true?Can a colonoscopy ensure safety for several years?
Because the symptoms of early colorectal cancer are very insidious, many patients do not even have any abnormal symptoms, and many colorectal cancer patients have entered the middle and advanced stages when they are diagnosed, which is difficult and the prognosis is poor.
Colonoscopy is the first standard for screening bowel cancer. Through colonoscopy, we can visually observe the changes in the intestine and also find some lesions in the intestine.
The general population will enter a high incidence period of bowel cancer after the age of 50. During this period, regular colonoscopy is an important means to prevent bowel cancer, and every 5 to 10 years is an ideal frequency.
In other words, if your colonoscopy is normal in the first year, then you can rest assured that this safe period may last for 5 to 10 years.
Because the occurrence of bowel cancer is often related to intestinal polyps, and it takes a certain amount of time for intestinal polyps to develop from the appearance to the development of bowel cancer, which is about 5 to 10 years.
Therefore, although the risk of cancer in 5 to 10 years cannot be completely ruled out when the results of the colonoscopy are normal, the possibility of cancer in the short term is very low, and people can rest assured.
In today's society, colonoscopy has become an important means to protect intestinal health, through colonoscopy, intestinal diseases can be detected early, malignant lesions can be prevented, and the best effect can be improved.
The first group is people with intestinal symptoms. For example, long-term constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, etc., these symptoms may be a sign of intestinal diseases, which can be detected early and ** by colonoscopy.
The second group is people with a family history of intestinal diseases. For example, there is a family history of intestinal polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, bowel cancer, etc., which are genetically predisposed and can be prevented early by regular colonoscopy.
The third category is people over the age of 50. With age, the incidence of intestinal diseases, especially bowel cancer, gradually increases, and can be detected early with regular colonoscopy.
The fourth group is people who have bad habits Xi life. For example, long-term smoking, alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, irregular diet, etc., these Xi may increase the risk of intestinal diseases, and regular colonoscopy can be detected and corrected early.
The fifth category is people with chronic diseases. For example, diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic gastritis, etc., these diseases may increase the incidence of intestinal diseases, and regular colonoscopy can be prevented early.
The sixth group is people with a history of intestinal surgery. For example, for people who have had bowel surgery or colonoscopy**, regular colonoscopy can detect and prevent intestinal diseases early**.
The seventh category is the population that requires clinical diagnosis. For example, if you have symptoms such as unexplained weight loss and blood in your stool, colonoscopy can be used to confirm the diagnosis and perform it**.
Human Health Behavior Award In short, the above 7 groups of people should be more actively involved in colonoscopy to detect and prevent intestinal diseases as early as possible. At the same time, the doctor will also advise people who need to undergo colonoscopy on a case-by-case basis. In daily life, we should also maintain a good Xi habits and mentality, and actively prevent the occurrence of intestinal diseases.
The Lancet, the preeminent journal of clinical medicine, recently revealed a compelling study that highlighted that a single examination for bowel cancer can reduce an individual's risk of developing bowel cancer by more than 30% over a 17-year period.
The results of the 20-year study, which involved more than 170,000 people and followed them for an average of 17 years, confirm the important role of colonoscopy in bowel cancer prevention.
Colonoscopy can detect tiny polyps that could develop into cancerous if not effective**. As shown in a large study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a single colonoscopy can significantly reduce the risk of cancer by up to 72%. This finding reaffirms the idea that colonoscopy can save lives.
The study looked at more than 25,000 subjects over the age of 50, as this age group is the average age at onset of colorectal cancer.
The results of the study showed that nearly 20,000 subjects did not develop cancer, while 5,000 subjects were diagnosed with colorectal cancer, some of whom eventually died. Most of these patients who die of colorectal cancer have never had a colonoscopy.
By comparing records over the past 20 years, the researchers found that colonoscopy was strongly associated with a 61% reduction in mortality. Among them, the risk of colon cancer on the left decreased by 72%, while the risk of colon cancer on the right decreased by 46%.