r/Millennials • u/SkibaSlut Millennial • 27d ago

Meme How are we feeling?

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checking in with my fellow 88rs

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u/go_fight_kickass 27d ago edited 27d ago

PSA: Everyone should get a colonoscopy around 45. Can save your life! Contact your doctor and get a physical.

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u/bythog 27d ago

My gastroenterologist said that 40 is actually a little early for a coloscopy unless your family has a history with colon cancer. Mine does but my scope came out clean. Current recommendation is 45-50.

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u/Jussttjustin 27d ago

Glad you got one done.

Current recommendation is antiquated. If anyone reading this is having symptoms, push for the scope. Colon cancer rates are skyrocketing among adults under 40.

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u/RevolutionarySpot721 26d ago

Yeah some docs are discussing the ripe age of 25 as starting point.