“What do colonoscopies show my doctor?”
I'm 32, and I need to have a colonoscopy next week. Will a colonoscopy show my doctor if I have cancer? What do they look for, usually?
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GastroenterologistColonoscopy
There are many reasons to get a colonoscopy. I don't know why a colonoscopy is being done in your case, but in general, a colonoscopy can look for polyps, cancer, bleeding lesions, inflammatory conditions, etc.
Shows what exactly is going on inside your colon.
A colonoscopy is a screening test to identify whether or person has colon or rectal cancer or diseases and conditions that may lead to a cancer. It can also detect colon polyps which are fleshy growths in the colon. These can be precancerous and if removed early can help prevent the formation of cancer. Colonoscopies can also identify other diseases of the colon such as diverticulosis or inflammatory bowel disease.
