ColonoscopyWhat To Think About- In general, pregnant women and people who have
an abdominal infection or
diverticulitis should not have a colonoscopy unless
there is an important reason for it.
- Colonoscopy is a more
expensive procedure than a barium enema and other endoscopic colon tests (such
as proctoscopy or sigmoidoscopy), but it can be done less often over time if
results are normal.
- Experts recommend routine colon cancer testing
for everyone age 50 and older who has a normal risk for colon
cancer.
- People with a
higher risk, such as African Americans and people with
a strong family history of colon cancer, should be tested sooner. Talk to your
doctor about when you should be tested.
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