Why it’s done Your doctor may recommend a colonoscopy to: Investigate intestinal signs and symptoms. A colonoscopy can help your doctor explore possible causes of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea and other intestinal problems. Screen for colon cancer.

Endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure to examine the digestive tract. A colonoscopy is a type of endoscopy that examines the lower part of your digestive tract that includes the rectum and large intestine (colon).

While very rare, deaths have been reported following colonoscopies, primarily in people who had intestinal perforations occur during the test. Choosing the outpatient facility where you have the procedure may impact your risk.

A colonoscopy is performed to detect: Colorectal cancer. Precancerous tumors or polyps….Endoscopies are a vital tool to detect:

• Esophageal cancer.
• Barrett’s esophagus, a precancerous change in the esophagus.
• Stomach cancer.
• H. pylori infection of the stomach.
• Hiatal hernia.
• Ulcers.

The test can pose risks. Colonoscopy is a safe procedure. But occasionally it can cause heavy bleeding, tears in the colon, inflammation or infection of pouches in the colon known as diverticulitis, severe abdominal pain, and problems in people with heart or blood- vessel disease.

In most cases, the colonoscopy procedure takes less than an hour, and your doctor will keep you as relaxed and comfortable as possible. On the other hand, a good bowel flush can take about 16 hours, and your doctor will not be there to help you.

If you can’t finish the bowel prep, let the doctor’s office know. Better to cancel and reschedule the appointment than to have an incomplete colonoscopy because your colon wasn’t empty.

The morning of your exam if you are still passing brown liquid with solid material mixed in, your colon may not be ready and you should contact your doctor’s office. Passing mostly clear or only a light color, including yellow, is a sign your colon is clean enough for an accurate examination.

Most people stop moving their bowels about 2 – 3 hours after finishing the solution. People are different and some have liquid movements until the time of the procedure. The instrument used during the colonoscopy will suction out any liquid left in the bowel. You will not have an “accident” during the procedure.

You will be given a sedative before the test is administered that puts you into a comfortable, drowsy, twilight sleep. By the time the procedure starts, most people are not even aware of what is happening. In fact, many people say getting the sedative is a wonderful experience!

Patients may feel vulnerable and anxious about bodily exposure during colonoscopy [1–5]. Patients typically are placed in the left lateral position for colonoscopy, and their buttocks are exposed.

Conclusions: Combining colonoscopy with three-quadrant hemorrhoidal ligation is a safe and effective method of treating symptomatic internal hemorrhoids. The procedure is convenient for both physician and patient and makes more efficient use of time and resources.

If the colonoscopy finds one or two small polyps (5 mm in diameter or smaller), you are considered at relatively low risk. Most people will not have to return for a follow-up colonoscopy for at least five years, and possibly longer.

Here are five different causes for hemorrhoid symptoms you need to know about:

• Colon cancer and rectal cancer. “These cancers can occur near the rectum and cause bleeding and discomfort that are similar to hemorrhoid symptoms,” says Dr.
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
• Anal fissures.
• Pruritis ani.
• Genital warts.

Home remedies can make them more tolerable.

• Witch hazel. Witch hazel can reduce both itching and pain, two main symptoms of hemorrhoids.
• Aloe vera.
• Warm bath with Epsom salt.
• Over-the-counter ointments.
• Soothing wipes.
• Cold compresses.
• Stool softeners.
• Loose, cotton clothing.