Q: at what age is a colonoscopy no longer necessary, 75?

Varies: It varies on the patient's condition and what is the colonoscopy's intended purpose

Q: at what age would my doctor recremend that i have a colonoscopy?

50 or earlier: Any patient is a candidate for a colonoscopy, depending on symptoms. Rectal bleeding is frequently evaluated by endoscopy, and colonoscopy exams are performed to diagnose colitis and other medical conditions at any age. Family history of colon cancer may prompt your doctor to recommend colonoscopy much earlier than age 50.

Q: at age 33, had 3polyps (1 was tubular adenoma) removed during colonoscopy. at age 38, had another 2 benign polpys removed.. how common is this in 30s?

See below: Whether it is common or not, you need to have colonoscopy at regular intervals, not exceeding five year between colonoscopies. You may consult this site for more info. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colon-polyps/basics/definition/con-20031957

Q: if polpys were found in my bowel age 30 will i need regular colonoscopys 4 were removed?

Very likely: With polyps at your young age you will need regular follow up colonoscopies.

Q: i'm a 25 female an just got a colonoscopy. i have a polyp. is this normal for my age? no biopsy results yet.

It does happen: Polyps do occur in many folks but most people are not checked for them until older years(recommended age for colonoscopy being 50 years). But as long as the polyps are removed, you should be safe. But why did you have colonoscopy in the first place? Your doctor will likely ask you to have repeat colonoscopy in future sometime in the next 3- to 5 years just to be sure that new ones do not develop.

Q: had colonoscopy at age 50, they removed non cancerous polyp. i am 51 now, how often should i have a colonoscopy or other related screenings?

Ask GI: It depends on the type of benign polyp. Usually 1-3 years.

Q: its necessary to have a colonoscopy when you are of the age of 50, should one get one sooner if colon cancer is in the family? what age

Reason &amp;indication: Yes, in asymptomatic general population surveillance colonoscopy done at age of 50 the common age for colon cancer If you have symptoms , including genetic predisposition above rule does not apply , done at any age. Age is no exception to cancer Do not get panicky Speak to your doctor and go for preliminary simple investigations first, before under taking complex tests.

Question 1

had a total clean colonoscopy at 45, no polyps.  at age 50, now am i still ok, or should i consider another one now. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Risk factors?: Unless high risk for polyps, e.g. Family history of cancer, polyps, personal history, generally start screening (eval w/no symptoms or signs) at age 50; sooner if risk factors. Got symptoms, exam sooner.  No polyps, no symptoms, no blood-grossly visible or occult w/testing, likely can go 7-10 years (new recommendations). Annual rectal exam and stool test for blood (x3) good idea. Check with your doc.

Question 2

i had a clean colonoscopy at age 45. no polyps etc. just turned 50 and wondering if i should do it now, or is it ok to wait. thanks in advance, ?

Accepted Answer

OK to wait if...: No symptoms (eg. Bleeding, unexplained weight loss, change in bm's), not in a high risk group (eg. Family history of colon neoplasia, ibd, immunosuppressed). Ask the doc who did your last one if you are in doubt.

Question 3

at what age should i start getting colonoscopies?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On risk factors. If you are not at increases risk, screening should begin at age 50. Those with a 1st degree relative with a large polyp or cancer <60yo should begin at age 40 or 10yeara before diagnosis. Those with 2 2nd degree relatives with cancer should have earlier screening. Other reasons for earlier screening include ibd and rare polyp or cancer syndromes.

Question 4

at what age is a colonoscopy no longer necessary, 75?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It varies on the patient's condition and what is the colonoscopy's intended purpose

Question 5

at what age would my doctor recremend that i have a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

50 or earlier: Any patient is a candidate for a colonoscopy, depending on symptoms.  Rectal bleeding is frequently evaluated by endoscopy, and colonoscopy exams are performed to diagnose colitis and other medical conditions at any age.  Family history of colon cancer may prompt your doctor to recommend colonoscopy much earlier than age 50.

Question 6

at age 33, had  3polyps (1 was tubular adenoma) removed during colonoscopy. at age 38, had another 2 benign polpys removed.. how common is this in 30s?

Accepted Answer

See below: Whether it is common or not, you need to have colonoscopy at regular intervals, not exceeding five year between colonoscopies. You may consult this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colon-polyps/basics/definition/con-20031957

Question 7

if polpys were found in my bowel age 30 will i need regular colonoscopys 4 were removed?

Accepted Answer

Very likely: With polyps at your young age you will need regular follow up colonoscopies.

Question 8

i'm a 25 female an just got a colonoscopy. i have a polyp. is this normal for my age? no biopsy results yet.

Accepted Answer

It does happen: Polyps do occur in many folks but most people are not checked for them until older years(recommended age for colonoscopy being 50 years). But as long as the polyps are removed, you should be safe. But why did you have colonoscopy in the first place? 
Your doctor will likely ask you to have repeat colonoscopy in future sometime in the next 3- to 5 years just to be sure that new ones do not develop.

Question 9

had colonoscopy at age 50, they removed non cancerous polyp. i am 51 now, how often should i have a colonoscopy or other related screenings?

Accepted Answer

Ask GI: It depends on the type of benign polyp. Usually 1-3 years.

Question 10

its necessary to have a colonoscopy when you are of the age of 50,  should one get one sooner if colon cancer is in the family? what age

Accepted Answer

Reason &amp;indication: Yes,  in asymptomatic general population  surveillance colonoscopy done at age of  50 the common age for colon cancer If you have symptoms , including genetic predisposition above rule does not apply , done at any age. Age is no exception to cancer Do not get panicky  Speak to your doctor and go for preliminary simple investigations first, before under taking complex tests.

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Had a total clean colonoscopy at 45, no polyps. at age 50, now am i still ok, or should i consider another one now. thanks?

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I had a clean colonoscopy at age 45. no polyps etc. just turned 50 and wondering if i should do it now, or is it ok to wait. thanks in advance, ?

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At what age should i start getting colonoscopies?

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At what age is a colonoscopy no longer necessary, 75?

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At what age would my doctor recremend that i have a colonoscopy?

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At age 33, had 3polyps (1 was tubular adenoma) removed during colonoscopy. at age 38, had another 2 benign polpys removed.. how common is this in 30s?

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If polpys were found in my bowel age 30 will i need regular colonoscopys 4 were removed?

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I'm a 25 female an just got a colonoscopy. i have a polyp. is this normal for my age? no biopsy results yet.

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Had colonoscopy at age 50, they removed non cancerous polyp. i am 51 now, how often should i have a colonoscopy or other related screenings?

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Its necessary to have a colonoscopy when you are of the age of 50, should one get one sooner if colon cancer is in the family? what age

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