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What Is The Age Limit For A Colonoscopy?
I have been told I am too old for a colonoscopy test. I was tested twice before and had no polops, but I have gone about 15 years without one so thought I should take one but was told I was too old. What has my age got to do with it? I only want one question answered, not to subscribe to a monthly service.
Fri, 22 Sep 2017
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Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Guidelines recommend that no screening colonoscopy is required after
the age of 75 .
* But you can have colonoscopy at any age if you are fit medically to
undergo the procedure .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Guidelines recommend that no screening colonoscopy is required after
the age of 75 .
* But you can have colonoscopy at any age if you are fit medically to
undergo the procedure .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
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