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My doctor warned me of doing colonscopy as it would rupture my large intestine accidently colon cancer is in the family and i want to check myself?
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Can , but rare: At 26 to have a colonoscopy there are specific indications you don't have any symptoms , surveillance colonoscopy is done after the age of 40 .Is a relatively safe procedure must be done by a trained physician Yes older members of your family are candidates for procedure
Answered 3/31/2016
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