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

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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.


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.


Can you have honey before a colonoscopy?

can you eat yogart the day before a colonoscopy


How do you spell colonoscopy?

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


What is a colonostomy?

A colonoscopy is the examination of the colon using a CCD camera or fiber optic camera on a flexible tube inserted through the anus.


Can a virtual colonoscopy be as effective as a regular colonoscopy?

Studies in late 2003 showed that virtual colonoscopy was as effective as colonoscopy for screening purposes and it offered the advantage of being less invasive and less risky. However, many physicians were unwilling to accept it


Where can a colonoscopy be performed?

Colonoscopy can be performed either in a physician's office or in an endoscopic procedure room of a hospital.


What is the best day to have a colonoscopy?

No particular day is any better than any other for having a colonoscopy.


Can you drive a car after a colonoscopy?

You are given a short acting sedative for the colonoscopy. You are not permitted to drive yourself home.


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


Is colostomy a contraindication to colonoscopy?

No.


Does marijuana effect colonoscopy?

No.