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Pinoy Big Brother host Luis Manzano stressed the importance of keeping ourselves healthy as he opened up about his recent medical procedures.

The 44-year-old actor explained on his Instagram video that he underwent colonoscopy and gastroscopy.

According to my.clevelandclinic.org, colonoscopy is an examination of the inside of your large intestine (colon). It's helpful for diagnosing gastrointestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer.

Meanwhile, gastroscopy is a test to check inside your throat, food pipe (esophagus) and stomach, known as the upper part of your digestive system.

Luis explained to his followers that these examinations are needed, especially since he wants to get a clearer picture about the state of his health and to avoid cancer.

“Ako ay medyo may edad na kailangan na ng colonoscopy at saka gastroscopy every year may executive check up ako. Pero 'di ba sinasabi nila kapag 40s or mid 40s e, kailangan na ng endoscopy. 'Yung lalagyan ng camera sa puwet at tsaka dito sa baba.” The husband of Jessy Mendiola noted. He added, “Kapag may nakitang mga polyps tatanggalin na nila right there and then. Kumbaga, normal na ito lalo na sa may edad dahil minsan kahit ano'ng executive mo may isang traydor 'yung C (cancer) alam mo na. Traydor 'yun lalo na sa mga hindi nahahagip ng ultrasound sa tiyan o 'di kaya sa gastro mahirap-hirap. So, 'pag may edad na e isa sa mga kailangan pagdaanan. Ngayon, sana walang makita.”

Source: luckymanzano (IG)

In the comments section of his post, Luis told everyone that he got good results from his colonoscopy and gastroscopy tests.

He also had a friendly banter with his co-host in PBB, Gabbi Garcia, after she left a comment saying that he is just in his early 20s.

Reacting to the Kapuso actress's post, Luis said, “aAo ka ba, may next teleserye ako, ang role ko fetus”.

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