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What we might find after a colonoscopy?

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Colon Cancer: Colonoscopy is an examination of the colon, done for diagnosis of any colon problems like ulcerative colitis, colon cancer and often done to look for polyps which are precursors of colon cancer and can be removed as a preventive measure against colon cancer.

Answered 9/17/2013

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Many things!: Polyps, ulcers, cancer, diverticulas, ateriovenous malformations, hemorrhoids, inflammation, etc.

Answered 4/30/2014

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