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

Up to now, there are no tests to conclusively diagnose IBS. Instead, tests are done to rule out other conditions. If a colonoscopy and CT scan have not yet been done, they should be done to make sure you are not suffering from other more serious conditions.

*Dr Stephen Chang*
Medical Director, GLAD Clinic

Adj Assoc Professor, NUS

Founding President, Hepatopancreatobiliary Association (Singapore)

www.GLADClinic.com.sg

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