Problem: Article: Colonoscopy is the best technology available for determining whether cancerous or precancerous growths called polyps are present in the colon, as well as if symptoms of diverticulitis are present. Early detection of polyps can enable patients to get the treatment they need to prevent growths from advancing to the next stage. The American Cancer Society recommends that people over age 45 should have a colonoscopy every 10 years and a virtual colonoscopy every 5 years. Those who are at increased risk of getting colon cancer should have the test done more frequently. This includes people in the following categories: Those with a personal history of colon cancer or polyps. Those with a family history of colon cancer. Those with a personal history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or Crohn's disease. Those with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer (HNPCC). The procedure begins with a rectal exam, during which the physician will feel around the anal and rectal area. A long, thin probe called a colonoscope is then inserted into the colon through the anus. The probe has a tiny camera on the end that can provide images of the colon, revealing the presence of polyps or other growths. In order to ensure the camera can provide clear images of the colon, it must be empty during the procedure. This means you shouldn't eat solid foods the day before and day of the procedure. You'll likely be given medicine to help you relax during the procedure, which usually lasts about 30 minutes. You should be in a light sleep throughout the short procedure and likely won't remember it afterward. When you first meet with your doctor to discuss your colonoscopy, you will be given instructions as to how to prepare your body for the test. You'll be told not to eat solid foods and instructed on how much liquid you should drink, and when. Following these instructions is very important to ensure that your colon is empty on the day of the procedure. If it isn't, the camera won't be able to get a clear view of your colon - which might mean you'll have to do it all over again on a different day. Even having a snack could end up meaning your test will have to get cancelled. It will be tough to fast the day before the test, but it will definitely pay off in the end when your test is over and done with quickly. It might help to prepare yourself a week in advance by eating lightly leading up to the day before the exam. There are certain medications you may have to stop taking one or more days before the exam. It's very important to be up front with your doctor about what medications you're on before you prepare for the test. In some cases you will need to stay on your medication anyway, such as when you're taking anti-seizure medication, but your doctor will still need to know you're taking it. Nutritional supplements can also interfere with the test. Talk with your doctor if you're taking any of the following medicines or supplements: Anti-inflammatory medication Blood thinner medications Aspirin Diabetes medicine Blood pressure medication Fish oil supplements Colonoscopies are normally scheduled in the morning. Clear your schedule so you have time to prepare to undergo the test. Since your doctor will likely give you medicine to relax you, you will be too drowsy to drive home from the test, so ask someone to drive you home. It's best to take the day off of work, as well. Some facilities will not conduct the test unless you have arranged for a ride home. Since you'll be under light anesthesia, you can't drive yourself home. You may be able to go back to work after several hours of rest, but most people aren't able to go into work after undergoing light anesthesia.
Summary: Understand the purpose of a colonoscopy. Get familiar with how the procedure works. Commit to preparing your body the right way. Check your medication routine. Have a plan in place for test day.

Problem: Article: "Prone" means lying on your stomach (face down). Ex. "He lay prone in a puddle of his own drool." "Supine" means lying on your back (face up). Ex. "She lay supine with her eyes fixed on the ceiling fan."
Summary: Use "prone" as instructed. Use "supine" as instructed.

Problem: Article: Nothing beats a spontaneous weekend road trip after a long, hard week. Plan something simple and fun, like a trip to the beach or to a wooded area a few hours south. Or maybe there's a restaurant you've both been meaning to try, though it's four hours north. Just pack up your car, make a plan, and go for it. Or don't make a plan -- just get in the car and go wherever the wind takes you. You'll see that your man really appreciates the effort you've made and will breathe some more life and fun into your relationship. Plan something totally new for the two of you to do together, whether you're taking a sushi making class, learning Japanese together, or doing partner yoga for the first time. It doesn't have to lead to any major self-discovery or achievement, and you never have to do it again; just making the effort to try new things from time to time can go a long way in helping your relationship stay fresh and in continuing to keep up the romance. You shouldn't put on a ball gown if you're just sitting around the house all day, but if you're going on a date or just hanging out outside the home, make an effort to look nice and maintain your appearance so that your man sees that you've made an effort. You should both dress up to keep the romance alive and to maintain the passion and attraction of your relationship. And if you're not going anywhere fancy, to try to still maintain your appearance to show that you do care and so you both don't get complacent. Yeah, so most guys don't love the idea of taking ballroom dancing lessons with their ladies, but if you're out at a bar or a club and the music is pumping, drag him onto the dance floor for a song or two. Just moving your bodies together and enjoying the beats you hear will help you let loose and have a great time together. This will definitely kick up the passion and romance factor. To keep things interesting and to make sure your man always feels romanced, you should surprise him from time to time. A little unpredictability never hurt anyone, and if you plan a surprise picnic, surprise trip, or just a surprise activity you would never dream of doing before, your man will feel like he has been truly swept off his feet. Make an effort to do something spontaneous, completely unexpected, and incredibly exciting at least every few weeks just to keep stoking the embers of your romance.
Summary:
Go on a road trip. Do something completely different. Get dressed up. Convince him to dance. Surprise him.