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What Is Meant By Colonoscopy?

I just turned 50 in Feb.--I was told I should get a colonoscopy...should I? And what other tests, etc should I check in to? I am healthy -my BMI is a little high, I need to loose 15-20 lbs, but other than that I'm in pretty good shape--I think--you never know--
Thu, 1 Feb 2018
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I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Colonoscopy is the systemic evaluation of large colon with flexible scope
to get details of colon lining , any mucosal irregularity , narrowing or
tumor if doubtful the lesion can be biopsied as well during the procedure
only .

Hope this clears your doubt .
Regards .
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What Is Meant By Colonoscopy?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Colonoscopy is the systemic evaluation of large colon with flexible scope to get details of colon lining , any mucosal irregularity , narrowing or tumor if doubtful the lesion can be biopsied as well during the procedure only . Hope this clears your doubt . Regards .