Colonoscopy: When Is IT Time To Schedule?

7 Questions | By Brianbutts123 | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 213

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A colonoscopy can save a life. When is it time to have one? What risk factors contribute to colon issues? Take our short quiz to find out!

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1.

Select your age:
- A.
  
  18 or under
- B.
  
  19 - 34 yrs
- C.
  
  35 - 45 yrs
- D.
  
  46 - 59 yrs
- E.
  
  60+ yrs
2.

Check all of the following that apply to you:
- A.
  
  Type II diabetes
- B.
  
  African American
- C.
  
  Smoke tobacco
- D.
  
  Consume 2+ alcoholic beverages per day
- E.
  
  None of the above
3.

Select your level of physical activity:
- A.
  
  Inactive: No exercise
- B.
  
  Light activity: Exercise 1-2 times per week.
- C.
  
  Moderate activity: Exercise 3-4 times per week.
- D.
  
  Heavy activity: Exercise 5+ times per week.
4.

Do you currently or have you ever had: (check all that apply)
- A.
  
  Colorectal cancer
- B.
  
  Adenomatous polyps
- C.
  
  Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis)
- D.
  
  Rectal hyperplastic polyps
- E.
  
  None of the above
5.

Does anyone in your family have a history of: (check all that apply)
- A.
  
  Colorectal cancer
- B.
  
  Colorectal polyps
- C.
  
  Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
- D.
  
  Non-polyposis colon cancer (HNPCC)
- E.
  
  None of the above
6.

Which foods are part of your regular diet: (check all that apply)
- A.
  
  Red meats (beef, pork, lamb)
- B.
  
  Processed meats (hot dogs & some luncheon meat)
- C.
  
  Meats cooked at high temperatures (frying, grilling, or boiling)
- D.
  
  Vegetables
- E.
  
  Fruits
- F.
  
  Whole Grains
7.

Have you ever experienced any of the following: (check all that apply)
- A.
  
  Blood in bowel movements
- B.
  
  Recurrent stomach pain, aches or cramps
- C.
  
  Fluctuation in bowel habits, such as stools that appear narrow
- D.
  
  Unattributed constipation or diarrhea
- E.
  
  Unexplained weight loss
- F.
  
  None of the above