Colonoscopy is a common and necessary procedure for anyone over the age of 20. But, for many people, it’s a scary prospect. In fact, the word “colon” lists among its definitions “a channel leading from the stomach to the small intestine.” This channel is called the colon and it serves many important functions. It’s where we get our fiber from, where we store our Bloater (bile) and where we have stool passed when we eat. But today, thanks to improved diagnostic…

Colonoscopy is a type of intestinal examination. In the most basic sense, colonoscopy is a test to check for the presence of disease in the colon. But what if you don’t want to know? What if you don’t want that piece of your digestive system examined? This type of testing is known as “screening” and it’s perfectly okay to have regular screenings for your own health. But what would happen if you refused to have this exam?…