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Is X-ray And Stool Test Recommended To Diagnose Colitis?
i just went for a colonoscopy and the dr said i have colitis. i have no syptoms of anything. i do not take any medications and have never been sick. i eat very healthy food, mainly fruit and vegetables. I am 64. The dr wants me to get an X-ray and take stool samples. What do you think? thank you Joyce
Mon, 18 Jul 2016
hi dear..if you are having any discomfort while passing stools suchlike as hardening or blood spots then it is advisable to go forth investigation plus in colonoscopy is showing colitis so definitely you should trust your doctor and go for the told investigation s it will be better for you and helpful for the doctor for the diagnosis..thanks and regards
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