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Colonoscopy

Adouglas
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Hi all I have been having tummy trouble for 8 weeks or more change in bowel habits feeling tired and tummy ache I have had a Fit test which is abnormal and I am waiting for a colonoscopy. 
do you get told what is wrong with you after the procedure or do you have to wait and does it tell you if you have IBS also does it hurt to have the procedure? 

many thanks 

A

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  • Hello Adouglas

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been having some health problems recently. 

    We do have some information about colonoscopy on our website which may help answer some of your questions. It may be that the Consultant is able to give you some answers about what is causing your symptoms immediately after the procedure but it may be that you have to wait if for example biopsies have been taken. 

    I do hope that you have some news soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Adouglas

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been having some health problems recently. 

    We do have some information about colonoscopy on our website which may help answer some of your questions. It may be that the Consultant is able to give you some answers about what is causing your symptoms immediately after the procedure but it may be that you have to wait if for example biopsies have been taken. 

    I do hope that you have some news soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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