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Could you diagnose an intestinal parasite through a colonoscopy?
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It sure can..: Colonscopy is a direct visualization of the inside of colon via a camera and so parasites attaching to the colon wall can be seen and thus diagnosed. For examples, hook worms and giardia etc..Adhere quite well to the walls and so the prep does not clean them out, leaving them to be seen by the colonoscope. Not a pretty sight! if you are concerned, speak to your doc. Good luck.
Answered 9/6/2019
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