How long is a colonoscopy scope

Question 1

I am scheduled for a g-scope and colonoscopy. what is the procedure for postponing?

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Call office: In case unable to make it as scheduled, call the office and inform them as early as possible so that they can reschedule your test. Given current situ... Read More

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Gastro-enterologist: Suggest call physician scheduled to perform these studies & discuss nee for procedure as well as discussing adviseability of postponing. You have ... Read More

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Question 2

Colonoscopy 9 years ago .marked turtuousity of the sigmoid and a redundant loop , scope could not be passed further. any tec improvements last 9 years?

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Virtual colonoscopy: Not that virtual colonoscopy has been embraced as an equal alternative to standard colonoscopy, it is an alternative that may provide meaningful infor... Read More

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Possibly: Success of colonoscopy often related to degree of sedation for procedure. Also related to experience of colonoscopist . Flexible colonoscope usually e... Read More

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Advanced endoscopy: Yes, technology has advanced. Additionally, you should seek out an advanced endoscopist. These gastroenterologists have expertise in performing diffic... Read More

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Question 3

Fissure&hemerhoid pain much worse after colonoscopy, can the scope going in make these conditions worse? dr cant see me until august to give results

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Painful condition: The colonoscopy should not cause a measurable worsening of your condition, but the procedure may cause temporary irritation and a transient increase i... Read More

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Question 4

Can you get anal warts after a colonoscopy. can it be transmitted by infected scope?

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Anything's possible.: If it can happen it will... But i can find no evidence in the medical literature re: reports of anal warts transmitted by a contaminated colonoscope. ... Read More

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Question 5

When a gastroenterologist only can scope 80% of the lg. intestine during colonoscopy,( the prep was completed as written) what should be next step?

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Virtual colonoscopy: Or CT colonography is used as an alternative for incomplete colonoscopy attempts.

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Question 6

I had a colonoscopy once and recently had diverticolitis, with infection, could i have contracted it from a dirty scope. how do i know they are clean?

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Colonoscope: There are standard cleansing techniques employed by all reputable doctors performing these procedures. That having been said, diverticulitis will neve... Read More

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Question 7

I had a hemorrhoid operation 25-30 years ago there is a lot of scar tissue last colonoscopy dr said had some trouble with scope. do i need operation?

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Probably: If the hemorrhoidectomy removed too large an area of island tissue between the sites where the hemorrhaoids were excised, the mucosa of the anal canal... Read More

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Question 8

My questions are regarding the ribbon like stools , which i experience in the last 2 months. colonoscopy was about 18 months ago., all clear with one tubular adenoma. can i have cancer if my scope was clear ?

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Cancer unlikely: If the colonoscopy was clean 18 months ago, colon cancer is highly unlikely. You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily... Read More

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Question 9

Is it possible to miss diverticulosis on ct and colonoscopy?post scope ct shows diverticulosis.ct and scope prior no diverticulosis.pain since scope.

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YES: Some diverticula(e) are VERY small and when these little "bubbles" are filled with normal bowel mucous can be missed by both tests...SIGNIFICANT or IN... Read More

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Question 10

Can colonoscopy cause diverticulosis?32yo hf diet no history of it. now after scope in pain and ct shows mild diverticulosis in the spot i have pain.

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No: And diverticulosis would not be the sole cause of pain

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How long is a colonoscopy scope

I am scheduled for a g-scope and colonoscopy. what is the procedure for postponing?

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Colonoscopy 9 years ago .marked turtuousity of the sigmoid and a redundant loop , scope could not be passed further. any tec improvements last 9 years?

Fissure&hemerhoid pain much worse after colonoscopy, can the scope going in make these conditions worse? dr cant see me until august to give results

Can you get anal warts after a colonoscopy. can it be transmitted by infected scope?

When a gastroenterologist only can scope 80% of the lg. intestine during colonoscopy,( the prep was completed as written) what should be next step?

I had a colonoscopy once and recently had diverticolitis, with infection, could i have contracted it from a dirty scope. how do i know they are clean?

I had a hemorrhoid operation 25-30 years ago there is a lot of scar tissue last colonoscopy dr said had some trouble with scope. do i need operation?

My questions are regarding the ribbon like stools , which i experience in the last 2 months. colonoscopy was about 18 months ago., all clear with one tubular adenoma. can i have cancer if my scope was clear ?

Is it possible to miss diverticulosis on ct and colonoscopy?post scope ct shows diverticulosis.ct and scope prior no diverticulosis.pain since scope.

Can colonoscopy cause diverticulosis?32yo hf diet no history of it. now after scope in pain and ct shows mild diverticulosis in the spot i have pain.

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