Colonoscopy Prep: Tips to Ease Your Nerves.

A colonoscopy is a safe and important routine procedure that can detect and remove potentially cancerous polyps. The age recommended for the first colonoscopy has been lowered to 45 due to an increase in cases of colorectal cancer in younger people. The prep for a colonoscopy isn't as bad as it used to be, and the procedure itself doesn't hurt due to modern upgrades in tools and anesthesia. Polyps are common and usually benign, but if they do turn cancerous, they can still be removed. Early detection is key, as colorectal cancer is highly preventable and curable when caught early.