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Colonoscopy Usage

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Reasons for Procedure

It is used to examine, diagnose, and treat problems in your large intestine. The procedure is most often done for the following reasons:

  • To determine the cause of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, or a change in bowel habits
  • To detect and treat colon cancer or colon polyps
  • To obtain tissue samples for testing
  • To stop intestinal bleeding
  • Monitor response to treatment if you have inflammatory bowel disease
 
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