Colonoscopy Columbia, MD

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in the United States excluding skin cancers, and the third leading cause of cancer death. The risk of developing CRC depends on both environmental and genetic factors. CRC is infrequent before age 40, after which time the incidence rises progressively. Schedule a screening with us today.

Common symptoms of hemorrhoids are rectal bleeding, anal pain, and itching of the anal area. There are two types of hemorrhoids, internal and external. Internal hemorrhoids occur in the lower rectum and external hemorrhoids develop under the skin around the anus. Contact us today for treatment options.

Individuals who are at average risk for CRC have a lifetime risk of 5%, 90% of cases occur after age 50. CRC may be a treatable disease if detected early, CRC IS A preventable disease if adenomas, a type of colon polyp, are removed during colonoscopy.

The following questions are important in determining if you may be in need of screening for CRC:

• Are you aged 50 or older?
• Do you have inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis)?
• Has a family member ever been diagnosed with colon cancer or a colon polyp?
• Have you ever been diagnosed with colon cancer or a colon polyp?

If you answered yes to any of these questions you should make an appointment with Dr. Schub’s Columbia, Maryland office to discuss this further.

Please note that for colonoscopy and other procedures performed by Dr. Schub utilizing anesthesia you will be unable to drive home afterward. Please make arrangements in advance with a driver prior to coming to our office so that we may schedule your procedure as soon as possible.