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Is A Colonoscopy A Must When Diagnosed With IBS?
Question: I am an 87 year old man and thus hesitant to have a colonoscopy. Note many publications advise against same due to my advanced age. Have every reason to believe to believe I have IBS. Must I have a colonoscopy to receive treatment?
Brief Answer:
Colonoscopy is not necessary to take the treatment for IBS.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In my opinion colonoscopy is not a necessary examination to confirm the diagnosis of IBS and take the treatment.
To confirm the diagnosis is necessary:
-to have the symptoms related to IBS such as abdominal pain related to bowel movements
- A complete blood count
- A stool test
- Information on your diet, lifestyle, stress level etc.
In most cases we don't need tests or colonoscopy to confirm the diagnosis and treatment. If the diagnosis can't be confirmed through symptoms we can ask for further examination such as colonoscopy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Colonoscopy is not necessary to take the treatment for IBS.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In my opinion colonoscopy is not a necessary examination to confirm the diagnosis of IBS and take the treatment.
To confirm the diagnosis is necessary:
-to have the symptoms related to IBS such as abdominal pain related to bowel movements
- A complete blood count
- A stool test
- Information on your diet, lifestyle, stress level etc.
In most cases we don't need tests or colonoscopy to confirm the diagnosis and treatment. If the diagnosis can't be confirmed through symptoms we can ask for further examination such as colonoscopy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
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