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Is colonoscopy safe? Or are there any risk involved I have an appointment tomorrow I just want to make sure i'm not risking my life.
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Colonoscopy is relatively safe in absence of medical/surgical contradications when done by trained doctor. The only issue you need to know about is about gut perforation the chances of which is very low about 1%.
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