The aorta (/eÉªËÉËrtÉ/) is the main artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it splits into two smaller arteries (the common iliac arteries). The aorta distributes oxygenated blood to all parts of the body through the systemic circulation.
Men and women should have a colonoscopy at age 50. African American men and women should have their first screening at age 45. Individuals with a history of a first-degree relative (parent, sibling or child) or a personal history of colorectal cancer should be screened using a different schedule.
Thatâs why doctors suggest getting your first colonoscopy at 50, with another colonoscopy every 10 years. If you have any family history of colon cancer or have ulcerative colitis, Crohnâs disease, inflammatory bowel disease or a change in your stool habits, you should talk to your doctor about being screened even earlier.