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Author peninsulargast Categories Health care, Medical

Do I need to see a Gastroenterologist

What Is a Gastroenterologist?

A gastroenterologist is a physician who has specialised training and experience in managing diseases of the gastrointestinal tract – the stomach, intestines, esophagus, liver, pancreas, colon and rectum. The training involves more than 7 years of education in internal medicine and gastroenterology following medical school. This includes training in endoscopy – the use of narrow, flexible lighted tubes with built-in video cameras used to see the inside of the GI tract.

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Author peninsulargast Categories Cardiac, Medical

Am I at risk of Bowel Cancer?

Age and health history can affect the risk of developing bowel cancer

The major bowel cancer risk factors, for both men and women include:

  • Age – risk rises sharply and progressively from the age of 50
  • A family history of bowel cancer
  • A personal history of cancer of the colon, rectum, ovary, endometrium, or breast
  • A history of polyps in the colon
  • A history of ulcerative colitis (ulcers in the lining of the large intestine) or Crohn’s disease
  • Hereditary conditions, such as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) and Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC; Lynch Syndrome).
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