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FAQ for colonoscopy

FAQ for colonoscopy

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Created by: Top Doctors editorial Sources: Top Doctors CO
Edited by: TOP DOCTORS® at 02/04/2023

¿What is a colonoscopy

?

It is a method for exploring the colon or large intestine. A device ( colonoscope ) carrying a video camera and allows biopsies, polyp removal or placement of prosthesis in tumors

is used.

¿How the test is performed

?

Throughout the year the colonoscope with which it is inserted and displays runs the entire large intestine and the end of the small intestine ( ileum ). For the exploration effective bowel cleansing previously performed. It is an exploration upset about what should be done under sedation so that the patient is comfortable.

¿That can be detected with this test

?

It is used for diagnosing colon diseases such as tumors, colitis, diarrhea, constipation, bleeding, etc.

¿Because colonoscopy is used to prevent colon cancer

?

Most colonoscopies are done to prevent colon cancer. It is the ideal method for the detection and removal of polyps of the colon. Polyps are lesions of the colon mucosa (like warts) that can grow and escalate into colon cancer. Prevention programs for colorectal cancer based on the detection and removal of polyps when they are still benign and do not give symptoms.

¿, as you have to prepare for colonoscopy

?

Currently the guidelines of cleansing the colon have been simplified. In most cases just 24 hours with transparent liquid diet and two packets of liquid laxative preparation which can be taken on the same day of the test.

¿That feels during and after colonoscopy

?

By performing exploration with sedation, the patient has no discomfort. After colonoscopy may have discomfort in relation to the retention of the air introduced to see.

¿there an alternative to colonoscopy for exploring the intestine

?

Virtual colonoscopy or colonography is a reconstruction of the colon made ​​by TAC. As colonoscopy, requires prior cleaning and the introduction of air. The most important limitation is its inability to take biopsies or remove polyps.

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