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    When should I have my next colonoscopy?

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    I have had chronic irritable bowel for most of my life. Colonoscopies have varied with my second last one showing areas of inflammation. However, my last colonoscopy and gastroscopy (I also have occasional reflux) two years ago was clear. I am wondering when I should have another colonoscopy?
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    Bowel Cancer Australia is the leading community-funded charity dedicated to prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and care for everyone affected by bowel cancer. We … View Profile

    Thank you very much for your enquiry.

    Due to the detailed nature of your questions they are quite difficult to answer in an online forum.

    If you'd like to send your questions through to Bowel Cancer Australia's Nurse Adviser we'd be very happy to get in contact with you to provide an individualised response and advice.

    You can send your questions to us using the web form available at http://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=305&Itemid=305.

    We look forward to receiving your questions and to offering you some tailored advice.

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    The team at Bowel Cancer Australia
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