Who Should Get a Colonoscopy?

Who Should Get a Colonoscopy? (0:47)

Generally it’s recommended that everyone over 50 get a colonoscopy, however a family history of polyps or colon cancer may require an earlier screening, says Ovunc Bardakcioglu, MD. In this video, he explains when colonoscopies are best.

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