Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney got colonoscopies after a bet. But why?

Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney got colonoscopies after a bet. But why? Let’s check colonoscopies and it’s procedures.

Ryan Reynolds announced this week that doctors discovered a polyp during a colonoscopy he had after losing a bet.

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After Reynolds’ colonoscopy, his doctor, Jonathan LaPook, shared that he found a polyp, a discovery that was “potentially lifesaving.”

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McElhenney also had three polyps that were discovered and removed. And had no symptoms. There is nothing to worry.

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