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Flexible sigmoidoscopy is nearly painless, and can be done in the doctor's office.
Using a sigmoidoscope, a doctor can look into the last two feet of the colon for signs of cancer , polyps , diverticulosis or colitis . The American Cancer Society recommends that from age 40 on, individuals should receive an annual rectal exam. From age 50 on, individuals should have their stool tested for blood annually and should have a flexible sigmoidoscopy every three to five years. Top of page. For best results, screen resolution should be 800x600 at 16 million colors.