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Colon Checkup
 

Here's your third question!

Which of the following is a potential risk of colonoscopy?

a. All bleeding after a colonoscopy will require surgery to stop it.

b. Abdominal pain that doesn't stop and includes a fever may indicate a perforation.

c. A small amount of bleeding may be expected, but a large amount is potentially serious.

d. B & C are correct.

 
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