Colonoscopy: Colonoscopy is a diagnostic and treatment procedure that uses a flexible and compressible tube with a camera and light attached to one end. The tube is inserted into the rectum through the anus and moved along the rectal pathway reaching the colon. The images are captured on a screen monitor attached to the other end of the endoscopic tube.
How Are Colonic Diseases Treated?
Medications: Colonic diseases are treated with medications like antibiotics, painkillers, and medicines that slow gastrointestinal motility.
Surgery: Minimally invasive surgery with an endoscope for polyps or small tumors is performed. And surgical resection of extensive or metastatic tumors is performed.
Conclusion: Colonic diseases are common in older adults and people with a genetic predisposition. A wide range of diagnostic and treatment modalities are available, making the health practitioner diagnose the disease early. With early detection, even colon cancer is treated effectively. However, one should visit a doctor when minor symptoms develop or if there is a family history of colon polyp or colon cancer. This prevents the risk of cancer and improves the patient's lifespan.
