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Sigmoidoscopia flexible

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La sigmoidoscopia flexible es un procedimiento común que se realiza para ver la salud de la parte inferior de su colon. Una sigmoidoscopia puede encontrar la causa de problemas tales como cambios en sus hábitos de evacuación de los intestinos, heces con sangre, dolor abdominal y pérdida de peso.

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