To find out if you have PMC, you may need one of these tests:
You also may have a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy, which are exams that look inside your colon with a thin flexible tube. Your doctor may take a tissue sample during the exam for testing.
- Blood test to check your white blood cell count
- Imaging tests, like an X-ray or CT scan of your lower belly (for serious cases)
- Stool sample test to check for bacteria in your colon