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A member asked:
Does age matter for a colonoscopy procedure? i'm 22 y old male. is it safe and worth it? i am getting it done for my on-going constipation for years.
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Colonoscopy: Age matters for colonoscopy for certain cancers and family history. For constipation it may be a useful diagnostic procedure almost at any age. this procedure is generally safe when performed by an experienced physician under normal conditions. Defecating in a squatting position on top of your toilet seat can provide considerable relief from constipation many patients without the need for meds
Answered 5/13/2015
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