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I am anemic and recently had a colonoscopy. they were unable to complete the procedure because they said my bowels were twisted. what does that mean?
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Ask the doctor: The doctor who performed the colonoscopy would be in the best position to explain that. Some people have longer than usual colon that a may fold in an uncommon fashion. It may not be abnormal. You could get the colon examination as a contrast enema.
Answered 6/15/2019
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