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A member asked:
If one is breastfeeding and can not undergo a colonoscopy, what would be the best (and easiest) test to undergo to rule out symptomatic colon cancer.
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Diagnosis bycamera: Talk to your hospitals x-ray department and ask them if you can swallow a capsule that contains a miniature camera and takes pictures of you GI tract.
Answered 6/10/2014
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You can have one: If you're breastfeeding, you can have a colonoscopy. You should pump and discard for 24 hours after receiving sedation drugs. The preparation for colonoscopy is not harmful. If you have symptoms, you should see a gastroenterologist or colon/rectal surgeon right away. Don't wait until you finish breastfeeding.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Maybe not related: See a gastroenterilogist. The short anesthetic used is not likely a contraindication to breast feeding. Also can ask your pediatrician. If a colonoscooy is indicated then it is probably alright. Swallowing a camera does not visuslize the colon, only small intestine. Ct colonography involves bowel prep with x-ray & contrast exposure.
Answered 2/27/2013
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Pump?: If the concerns for colon cancer are so great as to warrant an intervention such as a colonoscopy, perhaps you could use formula or pre-pumped breast milk during the period of time you are unable to breast feed.
Answered 7/14/2013
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