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A member asked:

How safe is colonoscopy? suppose to have one, scared to death about it! any advice to help subside my fears. thanks!

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Very safe.: Every diagnostic procedure has risks v. benefits. I am sure your doctor took this into consideration when he recommended it.

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/28/2014

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