When & Why Do You Need a Colonoscopy?
If you’re one of those who is concerned about the changes in the bowel habits and abdominal pain, you should immediately contact your doctor. These could be the symptoms of colorectal cancer. Since colonoscopy screening can prevent colon cancer, patients are recommended to visit a Gastroenterology clinic. A colonoscopy will examine the inner lining of your colon. A flexible tube with a camera will be used to examine the rectum and colon. If a colonoscopy is able to spot cancerous polyps, your doctor will remove them to ensure safety. Removal of cancerous polyps will reduce the risk of colon cancer.
If you’re older than 45, it’s recommended to visit a nearby gastroenterology clinic for colonoscopy. If you’re one of those having a family history of colon cancer, you should immediately go for screening.
What’s Colonoscopy Screening?
A colonoscopy screening is an effective test, performed by a gastroenterologist to see the inner lining of your bowel. This will help you detect whether or not you have colon cancer. Colonoscopy will help you detect the growth of polyps (if any). And later your doctor will remove them slowly to reduce the risk of colon cancer.
What Instructions to Follow?
A few days before you have colonoscopy, your doctor will recommend you avoid food with high fiber.
24 hours prior to your colonoscopy you’re recommended to stay well hydrated.
Drink only clear fluids such as fruit juice, black tea and coffee.
Why Having a Colonoscopy Screening Is A Good Idea?
Unlike what others think, colonoscopy is painless. Medicines will be provided through your IV to make you feel comfortable.
A colonoscopy is pretty. The whole procedure will take not more than 20 minutes. You’re recommended to have a whole day off to make sure you recover from the sedation.
Although the colonoscopy guidelines say you need to be more than 45 years to get a colonoscopy. But you’re never too young to get a colonoscopy. If you’re at increased risk having colon cancer, get it done as early as possible.
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**Disclaimer: This blog content does not offer a doctor's advice and creates no relationship between any patient and care provider.
