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Is colonoscopy in all cases necessary before starting any ibd treatment?

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Ibd: Not always. In some cases of ulcerative colitis only a gentle sigmoidoscopy without any laxative preparation may be needed to establish a diagnosis and start treatment. However your gastroenterologist is better qualified to answer your question.

Answered 6/21/2016

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