Colon and Digestive Health

Take Charge of Your Digestive Health

Your digestive system plays a pivotal role in how you feel every day. At Twin County Regional Healthcare, we offer care for your stomach, intestines and overall gut health. Whether you’re dealing with GI (gastrointestinal) symptoms or looking for routine care or screenings, the physicians, nurses and staff at are here to help you feel better and stay healthy.

Peace of mind is just a screening away.

A colonoscopy helps find polyps that can be removed before they become cancerous. It can also identify colon and rectal cancers early when the odds of successful treatment are highest. Colon and rectal cancer rates have increased in young and middle-aged adults.* If you’re 45 or older, ask your doctor about scheduling a colonoscopy.

Early Detection of Colon Cancer

Why get screened for colon cancer?

Screening may find diseases at an early stage when a doctor has a better chance of treating or preventing the disease. The American College of Gastroenterology recommends screening for colon cancer:

At age 40 for any person with a first-degree relative with colon cancer.
At age 45 African Americans because they have an increased risk of developing the disease.
At age 45 for people who are not at increased risk of the disease.