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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?
Colonoscopy recommended.
Would capsul endoscopy be an alternative?
Likeliest diagnosis?
Wed, 14 Jun 2017
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Dr. Steven Maximus,
General Surgeon's Response
General Surgeon's Response
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
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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