Gastroenterologist Dr. Houssam Al Kharrat Shares 7 Things to Know About Colonoscopies

Houssam Al Kharrat, MD, a gastroenterologist for Covenant Health System in Lubbock, Texas, shares seven bullet points about colonoscopies in a Lubbock Avalanche-Journal report.

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The bullets address a number of issues including how colonoscopies are performed, why they are important, preparation steps and how long the procedure takes.

 

Covenant Health System is working to educate its community on colonoscopies throughout March, which is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, according to the report. The health system is hosting a free colonoscopy clinic at the end of the month, according to an earlier report.

 

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