I am an HHT Patient who has been advised to have a colonoscopy in the next few days. My concerns are I was previously told (Years ago)by my doctor,now retired,due to my age,81,and many Stomach AVMs not to have this test.
Would you recommend any other tests,less invasive that could help me.
I Wonder about other colon testing,body scans,or ??
I recently have bloating and much gas. On September 8 I had a blood test that shows my iron level and Hemoglobin low,7.8
I see no blood. Since 2013 I had been receiving iron infusions that help keep my levels around 11.00-12.00. However I had
Skipped having an iron infusion for 8 months this year probably causing the iron drop. Thank you for your help.
Dr.Olitsky,
I am an HHT Patient who has been advised to have a colonoscopy in the next few days. My concerns are I was previously told (Years ago)by my doctor,now retired,due to my age,81,and many Stomach AVMs not to have this test.
Would you recommend any other tests,less invasive that could help me.
I Wonder about other colon testing,body scans,or ??
I recently have bloating and much gas. On September 8 I had a blood test that shows my iron level and Hemoglobin low,7.8
I see no blood. Since 2013 I had been receiving iron infusions that help keep my levels around 11.00-12.00. However I had
Skipped having an iron infusion for 8 months this year probably causing the iron drop. Thank you for your help.