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I need colonoscopy, without hiv, hepatitis b or c, not cancer. where to find a doctor who understands the dilemma and what to do about it? tb

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

What dilemma?: I don't understand what you are asking or what dilemma you are facing. But the doctor who recommended colonoscopy should have the answers.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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