A member asked:

Is it true that some people get colonoscopies, just to lose weight or get them because they can't go poop for a while..?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not to lose weight: I am not aware of colonoscopies being performed for weight loss purposes. However worsening constipation in the right clinical context is an indication for diagnostic colonoscopy.

Answered 7/11/2016

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