If you won't go for a routine colonoscopy, what other medical tests can you get to see if you're alright in the colon?

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Virtual colonoscopy, which might be more effective than a real colonoscopy. You still need to do the GI prep however, and if they see something suspicious, then you need a real one anyway.

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