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To confirm colitis do they need to test biopsy sample?
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Ulcerative colitis: Ulcerative colitis can be relatively easy to diagnose because it normally affects only the colon and rectum and usually causes an obvious change in daily bowel habits, such as frequent stools containing blood or mucus. Your doctor will conduct a medical history and physical exam before doing other tests.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Usually: It provides the most information and is usually necessary. That being sao in the right clinical scenario imaging alone may be enough.
Answered 7/4/2012
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