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Saw gi for positive ifob test who scheduled uppergi/colonoscopy. given that i'm young, i don't see why this is necessary unless things worsen?
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You should proceed: if this is your doctor's recommendation. Likelihood of finding a pathological condition that requires treatment is low b/c of your age, but it is not zero.
Answered 5/4/2016
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