Colonoscopy should be done after the age of 40 to avoid and detect the risk of colon cancer. It has been found that people with a family history or genetics of colorectal cancer are likely to suffer from the disease. Apart from that, some other factors also work here like obesity, unhealthy lifestyle, smoking, drinking and more. A colonoscopy screening can help you detect pre-cancerous polyps and remove those with appropriate treatment.

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