Question 1

at what age is a colonoscopy no longer necessary, 75?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It varies on the patient's condition and what is the colonoscopy's intended purpose

Question 2

how long after colonoscopy should a person have a b.m.?

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1-2 days: If you go home and start eating afterward, thebn you should start having some stool within a day or two.

Question 3

had a colonoscopy last week. said i've got a kink n also diverculosis. whats to b expecting?

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Colonoscopy: Diverticulosis is common and if no diverticulitis is present, there is nothing to do at this point. 
A kink would refer to a loop of intestine not being straight. That's part of the normal anatomy.

Question 4

got discomfort in my bowells for amonth no toilet problems had a colonoscopy 9 months ago all clear endoscopy 3 month ago clear could it be i.b.s.

Accepted Answer

Possible: If pain continue you should have biopsy of your bowl to R/O IBS.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

is a colonoscopy painful?

Accepted Answer

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 9

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 10

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.

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