Colonoscopy Facts - Doctors Hospital at Renaissance

THE TRUTH ABOUT
COLONOSCOPIES
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Screening is fundamental to diagnosing colorectal cancer
for the reason that the disease lacks symptoms in the early
stages. Colorectal cancer develops gradually and can begin
as a polyp that grows into the colon or rectum. Both men and
women age 50 and older should discuss screenings with their
physicians. A colonoscopy is the most universal screening test.
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1.
A colonoscopy allows a physician to visually scan the colon and rectum for
colorectal cancer. It is performed in an outpatient clinic setting. Furthermore,
any physician can refer a patient to an appropriate physician for the test.
2.
The day before the exam, patients are instructed to take a laxative and follow
a stringent liquid diet depending on physician. Doing this will clean out the
colon so the physician can get a comprehensible image during the exam.
3.
The actual colonoscopy is performed by a gastroenterologist or surgeon. With
anesthesia, patients will not experience pain or discomfort.
4.
A small video camera allows the doctor to observe the inside of the colon,
during the exam.
5.
All polyps or tumors may be removed, as they could grow to be cancerous.
Specimens will be sent to pathology for further evaluation. Preliminary results are
available in your follow up appointment with your Gastroenterologist.
6.
After the exam, some patients may feel drowsy and have gas that causes mild
discomfort. In addition, patients will require someone to drive them home
because of the effects of sedation/anesthesia.
Further Screening Tests Physicians May Recommend
Fecal Occult Blood Test or Fecal Immunochemical Test: Annual, noninvasive
methods can distinguish tiny traces of intestinal bleeding caused by cancerous
tumors or large polyps. Patients use a home test kit to collect stool samples and
return them to a physician for evaluation. Based on results, patients may be
referred for a colonoscopy.
For more information about colorectal cancer and screenings, visit a
Gastroenterologist in your area.
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