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What Is The Difference Between Colonoscopy And Endoscopy?

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Posted on Thu, 8 May 2014
Question: What is the difference between a colonoscopy and an endoscopy?
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Answered by Dr. Vidya KR (4 hours later)
Brief Answer: Gastroenterologist specialised in colonoscopy Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for using HCM. Colonoscopy is a type of endoscopy. Endoscopy is a type of procedure which helps us to see inside of tube like structures example esophagus, colon, rectum etc. Colonoscopy helps us to view colon, part of large intestine. Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query. I will be glade to answer them. Wish you a good health. Regards
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What Is The Difference Between Colonoscopy And Endoscopy?

Brief Answer: Gastroenterologist specialised in colonoscopy Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for using HCM. Colonoscopy is a type of endoscopy. Endoscopy is a type of procedure which helps us to see inside of tube like structures example esophagus, colon, rectum etc. Colonoscopy helps us to view colon, part of large intestine. Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query. I will be glade to answer them. Wish you a good health. Regards