Question 1

what is the difference between endoscopy and colonoscopy?

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: Endoscopy means looking inside the gastro-intestinal system with a light and camera. It has come to mean the stomach and upper intestines in common usage Colonoscopy is more specific in that it specifies which area- the colon

Question 2

what is the difference between endoscopy and colonoscopy?

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General vs Specific: The term 'endoscopy' encompasses a great many procedures where a scope (endoscope) of some kind is inserted into some oriface for some purpose (looking through the mouth into the stomach or small intestine, looking through the nose up into the sinuses, etc).  'colonoscopy' specifically refers to inserting a 'colonoscope' into the rectum and viewing the entire colon.

Question 3

what is the difference between a colonoscopy and a pillcam capsule endoscopy?

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Direct vision vs. TV: In colonoscopy a scope is passed retrograde up  the colon after cleansing with a bowel prep. Air inflation dilates the bowel to aid visualization.  With the pill camera, the pill or capsule is swallowed and as it passes the pylorus to the small bowel, a TV image is transmitted to a camera and the passage of the pill is video copied to review any findings and visualize any small bowel lesions.

Question 4

what's the difference between a colonoscopy and an endoscopy?

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Can be same: A colonoscopy is a form of endoscopy of the colon. There is also an upper endoscopy of the esophagus and stomach. Both use a lighted flexible scope to see the inside lining of the structure being examined.

Question 5

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 6

is a colonoscopy and endoscopy dangerous?

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There: Are always rare risk during these procedures, but the benefit far out weights the risk.

Question 7

endoscopy and colonoscopy, what are these?

Accepted Answer

Help see GI tract: Endoscopy is when a camera is placed down your mouth to see the upper part of your gastrointestinal tract.

Colonoscopy is when a camera is placed into the rectum to see the lower part of your gastrointestinal tract.

Question 8

can upper endoscopys and colonoscopys hurt?

Accepted Answer

Not really: These tests require you to be under sedation. The doctor will give you medication through an IV so that you won't feel pain or remember the procedure. Rarely you may experience brief moments of discomfort or pain that you remember later, but most people don't remember anything.

Question 9

endoscopy and colonoscopy, what to do if i'm nervous?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety meds: you will be given anxiety medication and sedation for the procedure so you won't feel a thing.
if you are nervous the day before the procedure, this is normal, but you can ask you doctor for an anxiolitic if necessary

Question 10

how long does it take for a colonoscopy and endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

About 40 minutes: An UGI endoscopy usually takes 10 min while a colonoscopy wihtout polypectomy or other procedure, usually takes about 30 minutes.

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