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Can you determine a umbilical hernia in a colonoscopy?
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Not the best test: An umbilical hernia usually only contains a small loop of small intestine. Unless it is massive, there will be no problem completing your colonoscopy. This is not a test to diagnose an umbilical hernia, though.
Answered 9/19/2016
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No: A colonoscopy is looking at the lining of your colon. An umbilical hernia is a defect in your abdominal wall at the level of your belly button. If not appreciated on physical examination, these hernias can be seen on ct scan.
Answered 8/7/2018
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