May 25, 2012
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What is the importance of colonoscopy in loose stool |
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Dear Ask The Doctor: Went to doctor for sever diarrhea (6 months) had lab work done (blood and and stool sample) everything came back normal. doctor wants to do a colonoscopy. what could that show that the blood and stool could not show is it worth spending the money on? Dear Suzanne: There are many cause of chronic loose stools such as irritable bowel syndrome, crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis malabsorption syndromes, and chronic infections. Many of the diagnoses require colonoscopy and biopsy for appropriate diagnosis. A colonoscopic evaluation should be considered if there are persistent symptoms, inconclusive diagnosis, or failure to respond to therapy. |
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