Question 1

have patients ever ejaculated during a colonoscopy? is it possible?

Accepted Answer

: It is very unlikely due to sedation used for procedure and the lack of stimulation. Having written that, the need for a colonoscopy should out weigh any concerns. Please discuss this with the physician performing the test.

Question 2

can i ejaculate 24 hours after colonoscopy? will ejaculation damage the colon?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, you can ejaculate 24 hours after colonoscopy. This will not hurt anything.

Question 3

what can be expected during my colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Not much: You will be under the influence of versed or some other medication such that you won't feel and/or remember a thing.

Question 4

4. polypa were found during colonoscopy.what is next?

Accepted Answer

What kind?: Depends on the type of polyp found, their size, family history and pathology result if biopsied.  If benign, flat, small, nothing.  May need earlier repeat colonoscopy, usually in 3 to 5 years as opposed to 10.

Question 5

what happens during a virtual colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Virtual: You are in a cat scanner, with air and sometimes contrast pumped into you. Unpleasant and not as accurate as a regular colonoscopy. Also, if something is found, youmwill need a colonoscopy anyway.

Question 6

are all polyps removed during a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: During colonoscopy, if suspicious polyps are seen, they are removed. Histology is the only sure way of knowing if it is a benign or adenomatous polyp.

Question 7

will anal herpes spread during colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

No: Active herpes lesions are contagious to others, but do not cause spread in the host patient.  Be sure to inform the staff at the colonoscopy center, so they will be cautious.

Question 8

can a hernia be repaired during a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: This  would be an unusual practice but it is possible. The main problem would be scheduling to different physicians schedules. As well, this would likely add cost, as the cost of operating room time is significantly more than the cost of outpatient GI procedure room time.

Question 9

how much of the colon is examined during a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

All of it!: The intention with colonoscopy is to examine the entire length of the colon.  Sometimes due to tortuosity (or twisty-ness), it is difficult or impossible to see the entire colon.  Other ways to evaluate the colon include virtual colonoscopy and barium enema.  The advantage of colonoscopy is if anything is found, it can be biopsied or removed often times right away.

Question 10

is it ok to eat orange jello during my colonoscopy prep?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no.: Avoid red and purple, but orange doesn't usually cause much problem.  Be sure to consume a lot of liquids, too.  Check with your doctor's office, they might have unique restrictions/limitations.  The red jello can get confused with fresh blood!

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