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When is colonoscopy recommended?

Dr. Satya Maharshi
Dr. Tummalapalli S A Satya Maharshi Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist  ·  February 15, 2026
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Colonoscopy is recommended for colorectal cancer screening, bleeding, persistent bowel changes, chronic diarrhea, and IBD monitoring.

Colonoscopy is recommended for colorectal cancer screening, bleeding, persistent bowel changes, chronic diarrhea, and IBD monitoring.

Dr. Satya Maharshi
Dr. Tummalapalli S A Satya Maharshi
Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist · AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad

DrNB Gastroenterology (NAMS) · MD General Medicine, Gold Medalist. Specialist in advanced endoscopy, EUS, ERCP, GI bleeding, liver and pancreatic disorders. Over 2,000 therapeutic ERCP and 20,000+ endoscopic procedures performed.

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