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Is Colonoscopy Needed In Case Of Diarrhea And Cramping?

50 y/o male. Diarrhea and cramping x 2 1/2 weeks (green muddy stool after one week of explosive watery diarrhea x 10 daily). Stool exam x 2 has trace WBC and o/w negative. Cultures pending. C dif. Neg x 2. No fever.

Colonoscopy recommended.

Would capsul endoscopy be an alternative?

Likeliest diagnosis?
Wed, 14 Jun 2017
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Hello,

Anyone over the age of 50 years should have a screening colonoscopy. I would recommend colonoscopy over capsule endoscopy, especially in the case of diarrhea.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Steven Maximus
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Is Colonoscopy Needed In Case Of Diarrhea And Cramping?

Hello, Anyone over the age of 50 years should have a screening colonoscopy. I would recommend colonoscopy over capsule endoscopy, especially in the case of diarrhea. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Steven Maximus