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A member asked:
18 yrs old, have chronic constipation, now dr wants a colonoscopy. i'm scared?
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Dont be scarred: This is a quick, benign way to rule out some obstructive process in the colon that is preventing your constipation from resolving. It is a necessary step prior to moving forward with other studies, treatments. Most people with sedation dont remember much of the proceedure.
Answered 4/2/2013
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