When is a colonoscopy needed?

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Colonoscopy is done to diagnose or treat symptoms of the colon, including changes in bowel habits or constipation, rectal bleeding, or a positive fecal occult blood test (FOBT). In addition, if you have a family history of bowel cancer or have polyps, you also need to have a colonoscopy. IfContinue Reading