What is a colonoscopy?

A colonoscopy, pronunciation "koe-lun-OS-kuh-pee," is a procedure used to look for anomalies in the recta and colon, such as, cancer, or bloated, irritated tissues. During a colonoscopy, a lengthy, elastic tube known as a colonoscope is placed into the rectum. A tiny camcorder at the end of the tube enables the doctor to see the entire inside of the colon.

Through the probe, polyps or even other kinds of abnormal cells may be removed during a colonoscopy. 

When is a colonoscopy performed?

Check for any digestive problems before scheduling a colonoscopy, your doctor might advise. With the use of a colonoscopy, your physician can look into possible causes of stomach pain, rectal bleeding, recurrent diarrhea, and other digestive problems.

Finding colon cancer If you are older than 45, have an ordinary risk of colon cancer, and don't have any other health risks for the disease, your doctor might recommend a colonoscopy every ten years. If you have other risk factors, your physician might advise a screening sooner. A colonoscopy is one of the few options for detecting colon cancer. 

What does colonoscopy detect?  

To check for ulcers on the wall of your intestine, your doctor will do a colonoscopy procedure. Based on what they find, physicians might remove a biopsy that is sent to a laboratory for analysis. By combining an eye exam with a biopsy study, your doctor can identify several ailments. Preventive screening for colorectal cancer

Exploring possible causes of gastrointestinal symptoms like:

1. Abdominal pain, gas, or bloating
2. Changes in how often you have a bowel movement
3. Consistently different stool color or unique look in the feces.
4. Recurrent diarrhea
5. Recurrent constipation
6. Blood in the toilet, on the toilet tissue, or in your poop
7. Frequent indigestion
8. Unexplained weight loss
9. Malnutrition
10. Chronic fatigue

What are the benefits of colonoscopy?

Painless And Practical

It sounds uncomfortable to have a lengthy tube or colonoscope pushed into your rectum. However, you may be confident that throughout a colonoscopy you won't feel a thing.

Colonoscopies are carried out when patients are unconscious. The majority of people have colonoscopies in great comfort.

Quick Setup And Restoration

Colonoscopies offer quick preparation and recuperation times compared to other major operations.

The normal procedure before a colonoscopy is bowel preparation. Cutting back on fiber consumption, consuming only clear drinks, and taking the bowel prep tablet are all part of the plan. It takes two days for the process completion. Because colonoscopies are an outpatient procedure, the recuperation period is.

The doctor will examine your blood pressure, respiration, and pulse once you are awake and conscious. If everything is in order and you feel awake and attentive, you can return home.

When should I know the results of the colonoscopy?

Two to three weeks after a colonoscopy, you should receive a letter or phone call with your results. If your doctor prescribed the test, they ought to receive a copy of your results. If you haven't heard anything after three weeks, call the hospital.

Colonoscopy Test Results range?

In Pakistan, colonoscopies cost between 10,000 and 25,000 rupees. Normal results indicate that there have been no discoveries of polyps or cancer in your gut. If you have a history of gastrointestinal issues, your doctor may recommend routine colonoscopies every few years to make sure everything is still in working order.

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