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What is the likelihood they will find something on a colonoscopy if you had a positive fecal immunochemical test (for blood in stool)?

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Heme + stool on FIT: At your age, finding something serious would be unusual. It could be hemorrhoids or contamination if it was done during a menstrual period. If you've had bowel habit changes such as more frequent stools or abdominal pains, it may be a good idea to pursue the colonoscopy. Another reason to pursue a colonoscopy would be if members of your family have had cancer in the digestive tract.

Answered 5/19/2016

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