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If you won't go for a routine colonoscopy, what other medical tests can you get to see if you're alright in the colon?

Asked by Mr_M (7624points) February 7th, 2009

Certainly occult blood in the stool might help. What else? I know the alternate tests are not as good but they’re better than nothing.

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Virtual colonoscopy, which might be more effective than a real colonoscopy. You still need to do the GI prep however, and if they see something suspicious, then you need a real one anyway.

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marinelife's avatar

There is a relatively new virtual colonoscopy.

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marinelife's avatar

Shi beat me. No surprise. Lurve, guy. The link I gave is the government web site.

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shilolo's avatar

@Marina Me too. I was typing with one handholding baby in the other and hit the answer button before I could finish.

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