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I'm 30.afraid of colorectal cancer due to rectal bleeding+other symptoms.can pcp order virtual colonoscopy or must i visit gastro? is virtual good?
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Colonoscopy: Virtual colonoscopy has value but w/the symptoms you mention you need a real one, which will yield more information. Your PCP can refer you to a gastro, which is the type of doc you would be best served by. Peace and good health.
Answered 9/12/2017
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Virtual colonoscopy.: Your PMD should be able to order the virtual colonoscopy, although if your clinical situation warrants it the regular colonoscopy is more definitive.
Answered 9/11/2017
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