If you have certain symptoms or risk factors, you may be referred for a colonoscopy to investigate their cause. Some signs that indicate you may need a colonoscopy include: • Persistent pain, bloating, or cramping - Ongoing abdominal discomfort, including pain, bloating, or cramping, can signal underlying issues within the colon or rectum. A colonoscopy can help identify the cause, whether it's inflammation, blockages, or other abnormalities. • Rectal bleeding - Seeing blood in your stool or experiencing rectal bleeding is a serious sign that warrants a thorough assessment. While it may be caused by less severe conditions like hemorrhoids, it may also indicate polyps, diverticulosis, or colorectal cancer. • Changes in bowel habits - Significant and unexplained changes in your bowel habits, such as chronic constipation, diarrhea, or a sudden shift in stool consistency, can be a sign of digestive tract issues that need further examination. • Family history of colorectal cancer - If you have close relatives who have had these conditions, you may need to start screening at an earlier age and have colonoscopies more frequently. Our specialists are proficient in both simple and complex colonoscopies for the identification, diagnosis, and management of colorectal cancer and intestinal polyps. We are conveniently located at 20333 N 19th Avenue, Ste 230 Phoenix, AZ 85027. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We serve patients from Phoenix AZ, Sun City AZ, Peoria AZ, Surprise AZ, Glendale AZ, Scottsdale AZ, and surrounding areas.