Question 1

is it possible for you to eat yogurt during a colonoscopy prep?

Accepted Answer

It is : Possible but not recommended. A clear liquid is anything you can see through and most yogurts I have seen are not clear!

Question 2

if i'm having a colonoscopy this thursday can i eat cheese eggs and yogurt tuesday?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Cheese and yogurt can be constipating and therefore making it harder for you to cleanse properly. If not properly cleansed the flat polyps might be missed on examination.

Question 3

endo/colonoscopy prep instructions say no dairy. does this mean no milk, cheese, and yogurt, or does it include anything that contains dairy as well?

Accepted Answer

Clear liquids: colonoscopy prep instructions usually require clear liquids along with the actual preparation. Clear liquids are essentially any liquid which you can see through, which precludes any dairy products. Be sure to take all of the preparation, even if the liquid coming out is already clear. Good luck.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

need unsedated colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what is a colonoscopy like?

Accepted Answer

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 10

are colonoscopies necessary?

Accepted Answer

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.

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