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What are the indications and symptoms for sigmoidoscopy?
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Anorectal problems: Sigmoidoscopy is indicated for any anorectal problems , depending on finding may need colonoscopy later.
Answered 9/14/2012
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Many: But the most common would be bright red rectal bleeding in a young person(less than 40) change in bowel habits or left lower quadrant pain.
Answered 3/14/2019
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Calprotectin >1000 but normal sigmoidoscopy. Is cancer of proximal colon more likely than IBD now? I have no symptoms other than constipation please help?
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