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My doc. says he thinks my bowel is inflamed -diverticolitis.now -a colonoscopy.is it possible that it mgt not show bt i could still have it?
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Yes: If you do not have infection at the time of your colonoscopy, it may appear normal at the time of your procedure. But you would still show evidence of diverticulosis.
Answered 3/3/2012
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Dx of diverticulitis: If you have diverticulosis (non-inflamed out-pockets of the colon), it should be visible on a colonoscopy performed by a gastroenterologist. However, if your diverticuli are inflamed (i.e. Diverticulitis), the risk of perforation with colonoscopy may be unacceptable. Under the circumstance your doctor may instead evaluate with a pelvic and abdominal ct scan to rule out diverticular complications.
Answered 6/25/2020
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