There is a saying: “Death and life are in the intestines.” It couldn’t be expressed much more clearly how important the intestines are for health and well-being. As long as the intestine is functioning, it is a little respected organ. Only when it causes problems do we realize how intensively our entire life can be influenced by it.
Internist answers in the podcast episode Avida Hayat-Khayyati from the Diakonissen clinic in Linz many questions on the topic: What problems can the large intestine cause? At what age and how often should I have a colonoscopy? What happens during this examination and why should I not be afraid of it? How can I consciously do something good for my colon?
As long as the intestine is functioning, it is a little respected organ. Only when it causes problems do we realize how intensively our entire life can be influenced by it.
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Elisabeth Eidenberger
Elisabeth Eidenberger