When Do I Need a Colonoscopy If I’m a Woman? Colorectal cancer affects both men and women, but you might be asking why I need a colonoscopy and when should I schedule it. A colonoscopy is the best way to detect colorectal cancer and can even reduce your risk by…
American Cancer Society Guideline for Colorectal Cancer Screening For People at Average Risk The ACS recommends that people at average risk* of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45. This can be done either with a sensitive test that looks for signs of cancer in a person’s stool…
What is the Difference Between Screening and Diagnostic Colonoscopy? Before you have your colonoscopy, it is important to call your insurance company about your benefits. There are two types of colonoscopies: screening and diagnostic. Most insurance companies will cover screening colonoscopies, but most diagnostic colonoscopies will be subject…
Dr. Abbadessa was awarded EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE from Colonoscopy Assist in 2019! February 20, 2020 Dear Steven Abadessa, Congratulations! It is a pleasure to inform you that you have been chosen as a recipient of the ColonsocpyAssist’s EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE for 2019. Recipients of this award were nominated…
We’ll just make this one simple. This is NOT something anybody looks forward to. Nope…NADA….zilch. BUT it CAN save your life. My mother, at the YOUNG age of 54, had her scheduled routine colonoscopy. She did NOT have any symptoms, no pains, no aches, nothing. She FELT fine.…
What is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. As many as 780,000 Americans have the condition, according to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (CCF). More research about Crohn’s disease is necessary. Researchers aren’t sure how it begins, who is most likely to develop it, or how…
Anal sex is the practice of inserting the penis, fingers, or a foreign object such as a vibrator into the anus for sexual pleasure. With the appropriate precautions, anal sex is mostly safe. However, there are different potential risks that may not be present in vaginal or oral…
Thrombosed hemorrhoids happen when sacs in the anal passage get pushed onto the outside of the anus and fill with blood clots. What are the symptoms of thrombosed hemorrhoids and what causes them? Having thrombosed hemorrhoids can be painful. They may make everyday activities uncomfortable, such as walking, sitting, or…
Hemorrhoids are fairly common, especially among people ages 45 to 75. And most hemorrhoid symptoms, such as mild itching or mild pain, can usually be treated at home with over-the-counter remedies. But there are times when a trip to the doctor is warranted — and many people do seek medical…
An anal fissure is a small tear in the thin, moist tissue (mucosa) that lines the anus. An anal fissure may occur when you pass hard or large stools during a bowel movement. … You also may experience spasms in the ring of muscle at the end of your anus (anal sphincter). What is the difference…
