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Since 2012 with colon issues. now, i'm dealing constantly with disabilitating pain. out from the hospital, they didn't help me. i have to deal alone with my partial intestinal blockage. question: can i ask the gastroenterologist, for a colonoscopy?
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Best is to present to the gastroenterologist with a detailed log of your symptoms and let the doc decide the next test.
Answered 2/7/2022
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