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Should I Go For Colonoscopy For Hernia Of Large Bowels?
Question: if I have a hernia of the large bowels should I still have a colonoscopy initiated?
Brief Answer:
YES, Very necessary!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
A colonoscopy looks at the inside of the colon for conditions like cancer or other conditions that can lead to cancer like polyps. This helps to plan adequately and intervene in a timely manner if there is need so that complete treatment can be guarantee and complications related to this condition avoided. A hernia in no way prevents this from being done. However, it would help the doctor to anticipate that the colon may not be in the exact same position and direction if there I a hernia so as to be able to go about it.
In all, it is still a good idea to get a colonoscopy initiated even with a hernia of the large bowels.
I hope this helps and addresses your query fully. I wish you well and thank you so much for using our services. Please, feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be.
YES, Very necessary!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
A colonoscopy looks at the inside of the colon for conditions like cancer or other conditions that can lead to cancer like polyps. This helps to plan adequately and intervene in a timely manner if there is need so that complete treatment can be guarantee and complications related to this condition avoided. A hernia in no way prevents this from being done. However, it would help the doctor to anticipate that the colon may not be in the exact same position and direction if there I a hernia so as to be able to go about it.
In all, it is still a good idea to get a colonoscopy initiated even with a hernia of the large bowels.
I hope this helps and addresses your query fully. I wish you well and thank you so much for using our services. Please, feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be.
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