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2019-04-25 15:12:13
Hi My mother who is 50 had her CT scan with abdomen and pelvis and report mentions polyp found in colon and advises a colonoscopy. Is it necessary to get this done. If yes what is the approx cost and side effects involved? Also what is the post operation procedures.
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Colonoscopy is done both for investigative and treatment purpose .. biopsy will be taken for cyst and if possible to remove then it will be removed too.. and it’s safe

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Hello dear good good evening. Nothing to worry about your mother condition. The question you asked in a few sentences but our answers lies in pages, that means you need a detailed discussion for your mother condition.
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