I will be having my first colonoscopy in a few weeks and I am wondering just how far up the colon do they go? Is it just the large intestines or do they go through the small intestines too?
Hi The colonoscope examines the whole colon (large intestine) & terminal ileum (lower end of the small intestine).Hope this helps & good luck. I've got my first in November.
Hey ya..gottogo..guess I just joined the ranks today. Dr. said yup..lol sounds like IBS and Colitis..so we better have a look!!! yikes!!!....my Colonoscopy is Nov. 5th
first one. we can do it. oh my
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