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Is Colonoscopy Advisable In Alzheimer S Patients With Long Term Abdominal Pain?

My mom has alzhemiers and i dont think it wise for them to do a colonoscopy due to longterm abdominal pain. She is confused and wontbe able to cooperate . Im concerned about the risks outweigh benefits becausr if she doesnt take the prep ad needed then that means repeat test again.
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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* If medical condition warrants she can go for Colonoscopy.
*For better cooperation the anasthetist/Psychiatrist may prescribe short acting sedative .
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Is Colonoscopy Advisable In Alzheimer S Patients With Long Term Abdominal Pain?

Hai * If medical condition warrants she can go for Colonoscopy. *For better cooperation the anasthetist/Psychiatrist may prescribe short acting sedative .