2006-07-10 11:41:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes, unless you have a family history.
I am 29. I do. This is gross. The doctor gave me a card with different days. I had to smear fecal matter on each day. Then I mailed it in to detect any problems.
40 or older is the usual age to get this colonoscopy.
2006-07-10 11:46:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is it to young to volunteer to get a colonoscopy.... probably.
But if your doctor recommended it for a variety of reasons, no it isn't to young.
2006-07-10 18:48:36 · answer #2 · answered by Steve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally yes, but there will be those with severe symptoms that require further investigation. Have a great day and the experience goes smoothly and is pain free. I hope you get better soon.
2006-07-10 18:45:51 · answer #3 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have a problem like colitis and the doc recommended it, then have it. you dont need an annual one though unless youre at high risk for cancer, id wait till 40 or 50.i had one at like 19 or 20 because i had a fissure
2006-07-10 18:52:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A friend's son has had to have regular colonscopy since he was about 8 years old. Unfortunately, I don't remember why.
2006-07-10 19:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by Irish1952 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, and I only know because 2 of my friends who are women; one being 21 have gotten one. Guys can get them to.
2006-07-10 18:46:34 · answer #6 · answered by mygreenday69 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Never hurts to be careful.
2006-07-10 18:43:55 · answer #7 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have at around that age
2006-07-10 18:52:15 · answer #8 · answered by mcalano77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-07-10 18:48:02 · answer #9 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋