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Getting my colonoscopy done and i'm really scared. what do you recommend?

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

Dont be scared : Very common proceedure and much better than not finding a polyp that could later grow into a cancer. If the scope is negative you may not need another for 8 - 10 years. Most people with sedation do not remember much of the proceedre. You will be glad you got it over and surprised how easy it was.

Answered 10/14/2018

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