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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Vs Colonoscopy

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Dr. Raju A.T MD

My fiancée had an EGD and a colonoscopy/flexible sigmoidoscopy a couple days ago. The results were ... the colonoscopy/ flexible sigmoidoscopy they found 2, 16mm broadbased polyps... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Raju A.T ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar MD

however one keeps getting sick every winter and going into sepsis. both a flexible sigmoidoscopy and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ( Pulmonologist)
Dr. Ramesh Kumar MD

alternative, either a Barium Enema or a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy . But I need some more information so I can .... - Flexible Sigmoidoscopy: - are there any risks to this procedure? This one... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh Kumar ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Ratnakar Kini MD

A sigmoidoscopy/biopsy results show Crohn s colitis . The gastro has suggested a colonoscopy and an aggressive treatment for the above condition. I would like to get a second opinion on this. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ratnakar Kini ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Moumita Chakraborty MD

scheduled for an endoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy in light of the intermittent rectal discomfort. My ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Moumita Chakraborty ( General & Family Physician)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

For the past 7 years i have suffered from IBS I pass blood at least 7-8 times a month and have to go to the toilet at least 9-10 times a day. iv had a colonoscopy and a flexible sigmoidoscopy to look ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Avinash A MD

TWICE DAILY AND go for FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPY. BUT LAST YEAR ANOTHER DOCTOR ADVICE ME FOR COLONOSCOPY. I AM CONFUSED WHICH TEST I SHOULD GO FOR IT.SIGMOIDOSCOPY OR COLONOSCOPY or ANY OTHER... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Avinash A ( General Surgeon)
Dr.   Ivan R. Rommstein MD

colonoscopy now, and that a fecal blood test may be adequate. Or even a flexible sigmoidoscopy. However, the ... facility that she insists on the colonoscopy now. I want to wait another year.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein ( General Surgeon)
Dr.   Parth Goswami MD

I am having a flexible sigmoidoscopy this morning. I have a-fib and have been taking warfarin.I am now taking lovenox shots because i am off warfarin for the procedure; i am concerned about being put ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Parth Goswami ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.       Dorina Gurabardhi MD

i have flare ups/fecal leakage which burns my bum something awful. I recently had 3 hemmoroids banded, a colonscopy, a flexible sigmoidoscopy, the doctors said everything looks great. If everything ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)