
Is FIT Test Or Colonoscopy Better For Detecting Any Colon Abnormalities?

FOBT doesn’t come any close to colonoscopy!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
FOBT doesn’t come close to colonoscopy. There are many false positives and even when done, the gold standard remains colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is advantage because it allows the colon to be see, any abnormality visualized, biopsy can be done treatment at the same time. FOBT can cause unnecessary anxiety and results cannot always rule out the possibility of a concerning lesion in the colon.
Though colonoscopy is pretty annoying as a procedure, I will always recommend it over FOBT for the above reasons. It is necessary to get further colonoscopy and I will not encourage you to keep away.
In all, FOBT cannot replace colonoscopy. I recommend a followup colonoscopy.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

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