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Why would a gastroenterologist want to preform a 2nd colonoscopy only 3 years after the 1st. one. bowel habits have change a lot within the last month?
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That's why...: Re-colonoscopy may be performed for re-screening/ clinical guidelines, new risk factors, for recheck based on findings of 1st exam, ; to address signs ; symptoms of disease that raise concern ; require investigation.Your change in bowel habits is such a clinical alteration. Talk to your doctor about diagnostic options, but repeat colonoscopy is an appropriate step given info you've provided here.
Answered 11/11/2013
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