Question 1

i'm scared of getting an colonoscopy to look for colonic polyps.  will they knock me out?

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Yes: Fifteen years ago, most colonoscopy was done with versed or Valium for sedation. More commonly today, we use Propofol which gives complete sedation, but a faster recovery. Prior to any colonoscopy, you need to ask your gastroenterologist what type of medication is used for sedation. In my office, we use Propofol with a real american trained anesthesiologist not a crna giving sedation.

Question 2

what is a colonoscopy?

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Look inside colon: You are sedated (very sleepy, but still breathing on your own).  The endoscopist places an instrument through your anus and then passes it into the colon to carefully exam the colon for polyps, cancer, etc.  If any abnormalities are found a biopsy may be done. Typically, it is painless - the only bother is cleaning out your bowels beforehand and even that's not so bad.

Question 3

do colonoscopies hurt?

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No: Colonoscopy is usually performed with some form of sedation and if done correctly you should not feel anything or remember anything.

Question 4

what are colonoscopies?

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Colonoscopies : A colonoscopy is a procedure where one's colon is carefully inspected with a colonoscopy, a lighted, flexible telescope. Polyps can be removed, tumors can be diagnosed, and diseases of the bowel can be diagnosed. Doctors recommend that all people should get a colonoscopy by the age of 50.

Question 5

is a colonoscopy painful?

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Not usually..: The colon-prep is often the most difficult part for people, not the colonoscopy itself. Often the person is under conscious-sedation and thus not really feeling the pain, or at least won't remember it. If excess is left after procedure or if you have biopsies done, some cramping may occur. Severe and worsening abd pain after suggests a likely perforation and needs urgent medical care. Good luck.

Question 6

need unsedated colonoscopy?

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Easily can be done: Colonoscopy can usually be achieved with no sedation if the patient is willing and motivated.  Talk to your doctor to see if this is a good option for you.

Question 7

what is a colonoscopy like?

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A simple test: After appropriate colon preparation at home, arrive at the endoscopy center, change into a gown & IV is inserted. Once in the procedure room, final consent is obtained, IV sedation is given (there are options here--some patients choose no sedation, others want to be "out cold"), & a thin flexible tube with video camera is inserted per rectum & advanced, taking pictures, biopsies, & therapeutics.

Question 8

are colonoscopies necessary?

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YES!: A colonoscopy is a safe, thorough examination of your entire colon under sedation to screen for polyps, or to diagnose bleeding issues or other colon abnormalities such as diverticulosis or hemorrhoids.  Small growths like polyps rarely cause symptoms until they grow larger, and can lead to colorectal cancer.  You should be screened at least at age 50 or sooner if you have any rectal bleeding.

Question 9

what results from colonoscopy?

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Colonoscopy: This is a good screening tool used for the appropriate age group in screening for colon cancer.

Question 10

how to prep for a colonoscopy?

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Lots of options: There are a lot of different regimens for doing a colonoscopy prep. It depends on your gastroenterologist what they prefer. Ultimate what they want is a clean prep, so you should not have any stool in your colon when they look. You will have a sense of whether your prep is complete when you look in the toilet bowl and you shouldn't see any solid material left.

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