kacy_leigh
Mar 16, 2009, 02:31 PM
What possible reason could they be giving my grandpa a second colonoscopy? He had his first less than six months ago
Clough
Mar 16, 2009, 03:53 PM
Hi again, kacy_leigh!
The doctor or doctors might have thought when they did the first one that because of some things that were noticed that it would be advisable for him to have a second colonoscopy after a certain number of months had passed.
By having the examination, it's a preventive measure to make sure that there isn't something wrong going on and if there is, they will be able to do something about it in a timely manner before things get worse.
Hopefully, others will be along to address your question. I'm sure that there will be those here who have undergone the procedure.
Thanks!