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Fear no colonoscopy (infographic)

By The Health News Team | March 16, 2017

Angst. Panic. Dread. If you're worried about getting your first colonoscopy, you're not alone. In fact, only 59 percent of people over 50 (the age a screening is recommended) report getting one.

But this routine exam is much easier than people think, and the results could save your life. Here's why it's time to book that appointment.

Fear no colonoscopy infographic

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The Sharp Health News Team are content authors who write and produce stories about Sharp HealthCare and its hospitals, clinics, medical groups and health plan.

Dr. Ananthram Reddy

Dr. Ananthram Reddy

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Dr. Ananthram Reddy is a board-certified gastroenterologist affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital. He is also a Sharp Health News contributor.

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