They cannot kill you with this test. They can however easily injure and kill you with colonoscopies.
There is even an MRI based “coloscopy” that isn’t invasive. Many accurate alternatives available, yet they push and push and push the scope. I find it baffling.
They are upfront about the risks with colonoscopies. Due to my long history w/ IBD I have had more colonoscopies than the average person; I stopped keeping track after #12. Injuries can happen, but they really aren’t likely.
I consider the colonoscopy to be safe in competent hands. I would rather have the doctor perform one because they can asses first-hand what might be going on in there. I have had polyps removed, and I’m glad they aren’t there anymore.
Who knows what any of them might have developed into?
I know it’s inconvenient and there may be a “cringe” factor associated with it, but I would rather have it done than not.
And besides, they do shoot you up with some cool stuff….🤪
FTA: “may not need to undergo tests that may cause harm”.
Yes, people are injured from colonoscopies. Many are harmed from the prep for a colonoscopies. The medical experts make lots of $$$ from them.