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I'm 47, health and with a low bmi. does it make sense to get a colonoscopy before i am 50?
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Colonoscopy: Current recommendations are to get a colonoscopy at age 50 for screening, then if normal every 10 years. If you have rectal bleeding, unexplained anemia or a family history of colon cancer or certain other diseases then it may be recommended that you get a colonoscopy before age 50. If you have none of the risk factor then I would not recommend it before age 50.
Answered 11/7/2014
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