For younger patients in their 20s and 30s, should they go for a colonoscopy or CT scan if their “IBS” is bad?

Doctor's Answer

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Dr Aaron Poh

Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon

IBS is a condition that mimics colon cancer but does not increase the risk of cancer. Anybody with suspicious symptoms, such as 'Bad IBS', should be properly evaluated by a general surgical specialist before being labelled as having IBS.

If a scan or colonoscopy is necessary due to the suspicious symptoms, then it should be done even if the patient is only in their 30s or 20s

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