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I hve piles can i get a colonoscopy done?

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Yes: If it is indicated at your age. Hemorrhoids have no affect on performing a colonoscopy.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/8/2013

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I had a colonoscopy about 2 months ago-Dr. reported seeing only internal hemorrhoids and diverticulosis. Been using Miralax and get bm but only when on the day that I take it..no carry-over. If colonoscopy overall ok, what might be wrong with my go"

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I did a colonoscopy. And only thing they found was internal hemorrhoids 3 weeks ago. Last few days my stomach been burning and cramping pains on and off all day they get pretty bad at time and and Im passing bright red blood ? What could it be?

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24y male. Colonoscopy two years ago (hemorrhoids found - gone now). Normal colonoscopy but polyp found, biopsy normal. Concerned over potentially missing future polyp / cancer. Is blood in poo symptom/indicator always there? Or some dont get it?

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