During the colonoscopy, patients are asked to lie on their sides with their knees drawn up towards the abdomen.
Red or purple juices should be avoided, since they can cause coloring of the colon that may be misinterpreted during the colonoscopy.
Red or purple juices should be avoided, since they can cause coloring of the colon that may be misinterpreted during the colonoscopy.
The patient has the option of lting on his/her back or side. Then we count from 100 to 0, or try to. I am usually outat 95. If we are on our backs, the doctor and assisstant will roll us to the side. Then the fun begins. Oh, according to my previous internist, we do actually 'break wind' even though there's nothing inside of us except hot air.
They do it in the eye
Colonoscopy is being used increasingly as a screening tool in both asymptomatic patients and patients at risk for colon cancer. It has been recommended as a screening test in all people 50 years or older.
Patients who regularly take aspirin , nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), blood thinners, or insulin should be sure to inform the physician prior to the colonoscopy.
Colonoscopy is being used increasingly as a screening tool in both asymptomatic patients and patients at risk for colon cancer. It has been recommended as a screening test in all people 50 years or older.
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No. The two procedures are separate.
Patients with severe active colitis, extremely dilated colon (toxic megacolon), or severely inflamed bowel may not be candidates for colonoscopy. Patients requiring continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
the rectum and the entire inner lining of the colon (large intestine).