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Can a colonoscopy hurt

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the sedative and the pain medications will keep the patient very drowsy and relaxed. Most patients complain of minor discomfort and pressure from the colonoscope moving inside. However, the procedure is not painful.

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Most gastroenerologists or GI doctors will not perform a colonsocopy unless you are sedated. It can be painful if you are awake because the doctor may remove polyps (growths that can be precancerous or become precancerous). Hope this helps! (Also they would most likely pump some air in your bowels just so they can see clearly inside, and that is probably going to be the first thing you'll notice when you wake up)

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