answersLogoWhite

0

The test also enables the physician to check for bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It is a necessary tool in monitoring patients who have a past history of polyps or colon cancer.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Will a colonoscopy detect celiac disease?

I know an endoscopy will ,but I'm not sure about a colonoscopy . I hope i helped.


Why is a colonoscopy run through?

A colonoscopy is done to determine intestinal diseases. It helps to explore a possible rectal bleeding, chronic constipation, abdominal pain, and colon cancer.


What tumor does a colonoscopy remove?

Polyps can be removed through the colonoscope, and samples of tissue (biopsies) can be taken to detect the presence of cancerous cells


Do people with family history of colon cancer need to undergo colonoscopy every year?

Yes, having your colonoscopy screening yearly helps in prevention of colon cancer because you are able to detect any changes or malfunctions in your colon.


What is a mediastinoscopy used to detect?

Mediastinoscopy is most commonly used to detect or stage cancer. It is also ordered to detect infection, and to confirm diagnosis of certain conditions and diseases of the respiratory organs.


Can a tortuous colon be reversed?

By colonoscopy is the best procedure to remove the polyps. The colonoscopy procedure is carried out when canal needs to be examined for signs of cancers, ulcers, fistulas or any other such anomalies. A colonoscopy screens for possible colon cancer and other diseases of the bowel or colon. In colonoscopy procedure a thinner tube penetrates patient's colon through anus. Sometimes, when the colon is not well prepared for the colonoscopy, the doctor can pump some air in the colon. This can help the opening of the colon. The whole intestine is easily examined through the colonoscopy. If there are any obstacles, such as polyps are found, a small biopsy instrument reaches the suspect area, and "bites" a piece. In this manner polyps can be removed from the colon.


What is Nitroprusside?

They are two tests that a laboratory would perform on urine to screen for metabolic diseases. The first is to detect ketoaciduria and the second to detect cystinuria/homocystinuria.


What kinds of diseases might scientists be able to detect by examining a persons gene?

hemophilia


How much should a colonoscopy cost?

Colonoscopy with a biopsy can cost around $3000. Less for a screening-only colonoscopy with no polyps found. Colonoscopy with a biopsy can cost around $3000. Less for a screening-only colonoscopy with no polyps found.


How do you spell colonoscopy?

That is the correct spelling of the medical term "colonoscopy".


Can you have honey before a colonoscopy?

can you eat yogart the day before a colonoscopy


What is phenylhydrazine-nitroprusside test?

They are two tests that a laboratory would perform on urine to screen for metabolic diseases. The first is to detect ketoaciduria and the second to detect cystinuria/homocystinuria.