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• Colonoscopy: What to Expect During Recovery

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• What Are the Treatments for Anal Fissure and Which Specialist Should I Consult?

  Anal fissure is an impairment of the wall of the anus. It usually does not come with a lot of medical complications. Nonetheless, it should be treated with urgency, since it can make life very uncomfortable for you.  Anal Fissure SymptomsAnal fissure comes with a number of symptoms. Since some of...

• Reasons Why You Need a Colonoscopy

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• What Occurs During The Different Stages of Prostate Cancer?

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• Everything You Need to Know About a Colonoscopy

  Don’t be worried if the doctor suggests you undergo a colonoscopy. Although you might think of it as an awful procedure, it is not. Chances are you won't remember it, since you probably won't be awake. A colonoscopy is a test used by the doctor to examine the inside of the large intestines for...