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Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Is a procedure used to see inside the sigmoid colon & rectum. It can detect inflamed tissues, abnormal growths & ulcers. It can help doctors diagnose unexplained changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, bleeding from the anus, & weight loss.
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What are some alternatives to the flexible sigmoidoscopy?
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What if the flexible sigmoidoscopy shows something abnormal?
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What are possible complications of a flexible sigmoidoscopy?
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What preparation is required for the flexible sigmoidoscopy?
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What does a flexible sigmoidoscopy feel like? Are you out for it?
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What is the definition or description of: flexible sigmoidoscopy?
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I'm terrified for my flexible sigmoidoscopy! what do they do? Do you lay down? Do they give you a gown to wear? Does it hurt? How far up does it go?
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What is the cpt code for flexible sigmoidoscopy?
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Please tell me about flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy ?
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Why is a flexible sigmoidoscopy done instead of a colonoscopy?
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What is it like to have a flexible sigmoidoscopy or a colonoscopy ?
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Can you tell me about having a flexible sigmoidoscopy or a colonoscopy ?
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What is the difference between a flexible sigmoidoscopy and an endoscopy?
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How does the cost of a flexible sigmoidoscopy compare to that of a colonoscopy?
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How does wearing makeup affect flexible sigmoidoscopy? Form says not to wear it.
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What can a Flexible sigmoidoscopy Test for?
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I was wondering is a person put to sleep when getting a flexible sigmoidoscopy?
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A 18-year old female asked:
I have to get a flexible sigmoidoscopy (ill be sedated) in a couple days and i'm really scared! what is it? Does it hurt ? Help i'm a 16 y/o girl!
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I having a flexible sigmoidoscopy and I have fleet ready to use when do I use it before going in to hospital ?
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A 34-year old male asked:
Had a flexible sigmoidoscopy. 6 biopsies taken. What else would could cause loss of vascular pattern if colitis wasn't discovered?
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Does a flexible sigmoidoscopy detect bowel cancer ?
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Can my regular doctor do the flexible sigmoidoscopy in his clinic?
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A 27-year old female asked:
27/f. Biopsy results from flexible sigmoidoscopy: mild inflammation. What does this mean? Do I have colitis? Dr. Wants me to come back for appt.
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A 75-year old male asked:
Dr wants me to take 3 tablespoons of Milk of Magnesia & 4 Fleet enemas. 2 enemas night before & 2 morning of before flexible sigmoidoscopy. Too much?
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A 45-year old asked:
My mum has irritable bowel syndrome and a fissure. She is going for a flexible sigmoidoscopy. Is this safe?
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A 37-year old female asked:
I had a flexible sigmoidoscopy a few days ago after plenvu bowel prep. Now constipated-passing v small, hard stools frequently but unable to empty bowels fully and v uncomfortable. Is this normal after F sigmoidoscopy? Reluctant to take more lax!?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Polyp removed in upper rectum and solitary rectal ulcer sowed in flexible sigmoidoscopy. still start tip of stool is hard and red blood on stool help!
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