What is the earliest age to get check-ups for colorectal conditions?

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Dr Aaron Poh

Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon

Hi, Ashley

As a follow up to my earlier reply, if an individual has symptoms attributable to the colon such as a change in bowel habits or blood in stools or long term tummy pain, then a colonoscopy is warranted irregardless of the age of the individual.

Alternatively, if an individual wishes to have a colonoscopy to check/screen his colon, then he or she can certainly opt to do one irregardless of their age

Aaron

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