Doctors Answers (2)
David Pound, M.D.
Answered on: 6/28/2012
Children have colonoscopies, so age is not the only thing to consider. Talk to your doctor about your risk factors and his/her recommendation about having a colon.
Harsha Vittal, M.D.
Answered on: 6/14/2012
You should get a colonoscopy at age 50 if you have no risk factors or at age 45 if you are African American.
