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Is there an age limit for a colonoscopy?
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I'm 80 and no longer do colon cancer screening. However, I recently noticed some bleeding from my rectum. Does that change my need for a colonoscopy?It comes down to two points: If you are actively bleeding and it can't be controlled, then you probably should have the colonoscopy to try to stop the bleeding. The continued bleeding would make you weak and might require transfusions.
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