Preparation Before Colonoscopy Procedure- 148 Questions Answered

My name is Chandrasekhar I want to make colonoscopy test what are the preparations has to be done ,what will be it costs , why it is done

Asked for Male, 33 Years 941 Views v

Dr. Prashant Kumar Digestive System Surgeon | Delhi

Colonoscopy is not a choice of your own, it's recommended by doctor, it's a type of investigation, please book an appointment or visit to dr for further advice. Thank you ... Read More

I am getting my colonoscopy done soon is it was an painful procedure do is performed under anesthesia or it performed normally. Please tell what are the best options to avoid pain

Asked for Male, 19 Years 226 Views v

Dr. Nisharg Patel Gastroenterology-Hepatologist | Surat

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Hello Colonoscopy is done under short sedation(propofol)is not at all painful. ... Read More

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Is colonoscopy done under general anesthesia/ sedation or just as a normal procedure? i have undergone sigmoidoscopy which was a normal procedure , what about colonoscopy?

Asked for Male, 20 Years 733 Views v

Dr. Nikhil Gawde Laparoscopic Surgeon | Mumbai

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Under sedation ... Read More

My gastroentrologist has suggested me to do colonoscopy. So what is the procedure? Do they give sedation outside the anus before performing the procedure of colonoscopy? Because I'm really scared if it will pain!?

Asked for Female, 22 Years 497 Views v

Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. You should have mentioned your symptoms for which the colposcopy is suggested. Anyways. You don't have to worry much. Yes, they will numb the area first ... Read More

I have been advised a colonoscopy. I m afraid of embarrassing erection and/or ejaculation during the procedure. Is my fear valid?

Asked for Male, 30 Years 1106 Views v

Dr. Anil Kumar Sanwal Urologist | Jhansi

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Colonoscopy is a common procedure,not be unduly afraid of ... Read More

Is colonoscopy painful? Do we have to avoid solid food before 24 hrs of the procedure? Can we have FIT test instead of colonoscopy

Asked for Female, 24 Years 359 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

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Need few details Kindly consult ... Read More

Is colonoscopy a cause of cancer Does the procedure Increase the risk of getting cancer in future? .

Asked for Male, 20 Years 296 Views v

Dr. V R Tindwani Family Physician | Ahmedabad

Colonoscopy is a diagnostic modelity to visualise colon, can't cause cancer but if cancer present , it will diagnose it ... Read More

I had to undergo a colonoscopy to treat some infection. How ever post procedure I've been experiencing severe bleeding while passing motion. Should I visit a doctor.

Asked for Male, 22 Years 702 Views v

Dr. Kshitija G. Garad Homoeopath | Pune

On the given information I would suggest u to visit ur doctor asap, get diagnosed for the bleeding in stools and promptly manage it (therapeutically or surgically as per the cause) to prevent further ... Read More

My gastroenterologist has told to do colonoscopy for my stomach pain. But nowadays I'm eating food in 3-3hrs n can't stay in fasting. So please help me how will I do this procedure

Asked for Female, 22 Years 3505 Views v

Dr. Anil B Sheth General Physician | Ahmedabad

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U did not mention why did u go to a Gastroenterologist ?what were yr complaints?to answer yr question i will like to know all these.R u on any kind of medication that did not solve yr complaints n no ... Read More

Does colonoscopy increase rhe risk of getting cancer in future or is it just a myth? Should I go for the procedure with a free mind?

Asked for Male, 20 Years 163 Views v

Dr. Arjun C General Surgeon | Bangalore

Its a myth. Go to procedure only if advised by a Dr. ... Read More

Where is the less fees for colonoscopy in Hyderabad..I am suffering from constipation from 3 years...

Asked for Male, 33 Years 47 Views v

Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

I am pooping 3 times a day with no other symptoms, The doctor suggested to get colonoscopy but I have this anxiety like how it is done, do they give anesthesia for this procedure if I opt for that, I am worried about it please help, because I can't tolerate pain

Asked for Female, 28 Years 161 Views v

Dr. S K Wadhwa Gynecologist | Lucknow

Colonoscopy is done by passing a flexible tube into the rectum. Then it is manipulated under direct vision, that means the tube is made to negotiate all the curves of the large intestine. That tube is ... Read More

Colonoscopy report told no issue but i am lot of worried at this time . Marked this is area swelling or any tumor

Asked for Male, 37 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Girish P V Gastroenterologist | Bangalore

Picture is not clear .. I don’t think Gastroenteologist who did a procedure will miss the lesions . No need to worry ... Read More

Sir this is my colonoscopy report I have some questions This is tumor or swelling or colon bend area Iam lot of worried

Asked for Male, 37 Years 63 Views v

Dr. P Surendhar General Surgeon | Tirupur

Please share the entire colonoscopy report ... Read More

Hi, 1 have pain in my anus (swelling) and tailbone/ sacrum pain. I had all tests done in 2024, like sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, CT scan, and ultrasound; all were fine except for small external hemorrhoids.I googled my symptoms, and it said rectum cancer or polyps, but the tests are clear except for hemorrhoids. Symptoms anus pain comes and goes..bu

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Asked for Male, 29 Years 89 Views v

Dr. Manoj Gandhi Laparoscopic Surgeon | Mumbai

Please review with a surgeon www.drgandhi.org ... Read More

I just had colonoscopy In preparation I had passed stool 12 time so burning started in my hole.somthing stated as dista 4cm in rectum is it a tumor anything harmful.Attaching colonoscopy report pladvise if anything serious

Asked for Male, 30 Years 217 Views v

Dr. Lalit Pandey Pulmonologist | Lucknow

Pls wait for biopsy report. Nothing serious as of now . Take treatment advised by the Gastroenterologist. ... Read More

Why do I need colonoscopy after a normal blood test and USG (attached), have on and off pain on the right side of my stomach for almost one month now. No other significant symptoms. Gone through tests and that's normal now as per doctor i need colonoscopy if not got better in a few days. What is he suspecting, and what usg can't tell if there is a

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Asked for Male, 27 Years 257 Views v

Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma General Physician | Gurgaon

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above query about colonoscopy. Please take consultation for ... Read More

Hi, i want to ask the process and how safe is colonoscopy? The cost of it ? And is there any alternative to it ?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 235 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Will colonoscopy be painful for a 30 year old male without any other complications? Please provide suggestion

Asked for Male, 27 Years 286 Views v

Dr. Yashvardhan Sharma General Physician | Agra

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Painfull but it's bearable not so severe ... Read More

I have been noticing red spots in my stool from 3 years. I had done stool occult blood test 2 times it came negative. I had colonoscopy few days back it was also normal. Is it possible that it is some undigested food in the stool? Can colonoscopy miss cancer? Also my cbc was normal. But I don't understand what it is in the stool.

Asked for Female, 24 Years 213 Views v

Dr. Deepak G General Surgeon | Bangalore

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No need to worry when colonoscopy is normal. If you notice passing black coloured stools or altered bowel habits then further evaluation is required ... Read More

Hello sir/ ma'am. Pls guide me. 30 weeks running pregnancy. After c section within how many days colonoscopy possible? I am scared with my problems blood mixed with stool sometimes. I have constipation also. If I have colon related problems then c section is safe?

Asked for Female, 36 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

That's due to piles.. connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ... Read More

Ma'am/Sir, I have suffering due to constipation, and blood in stool ( fissure & piles) since 3 yrs. Yearly 3/4 times it occurred. Now my pregnancy is running. And full pregnancy I am suffering constipation and sometimes bleeding, fissure cut. Taking duphalc. My concern is this colon related? Or normal fissure/ piles. Digital examination docto

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Asked for Female, 36 Years 142 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ... Read More

My father, suffering from excessive flatulence and bloating, feeling of incomplete bowel movement, and change in stool consistency for about 5 months now, has been suggested a Colonoscopy+ A by his doctor. I wanted to understand what the '+A' means. And response will be helpful. Thanks

Asked for Female, 32 Years 336 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

Need to see the prescription with detailed history ... Read More

I have been suggested NST in week 32 . What preparation to be taken before test.what is the best time to take food before the test.should I take food just before food for baby movements.any other thing to be kept in mind

Asked for Female, 30 Years 181 Views v

Dr. Shwetha Nayak Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Mysore

0/1 people found this helpful

U r absolutely right..go ahead and get not done ... Read More

Is colonoscopy painful? Do anesthesia given in it? Actually there's painless blood mixed in stool. And I want to have colonoscopy done to know whether it is cancer!

Asked for Female, 22 Years 231 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Anesthesia given. Not to worry ... Read More

We had consulted a gastroenterologist for constipation related issues of my mother. He suggested to go through endoscopy and colonoscopy . My mother is very timid and deadly fears these processes . The doctor says - there will be no sedation or anaesthesia during colonoscopy process and the patient will experience slight discomfort . I am little wo

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 331 Views v

Dr. Irfan Shera Gastroenterologist | Faridabad

She can tolerate the colonoscopy without sedation,but if she is having phobia kindly give her sedation,don't allow her to go without sedation ... Read More

My doctor has recommended a colonoscopy but wants to do it without sedation as it is a clinic and she does not have anaesthesia support. Can it be done without sedation ? I heard it is very painful - what is the preferred way.

Asked for Female, 39 Years 296 Views v

Dr. Kumar Parth Gastroenterologist | Bangalore

It's slightly painful procedure, also depends on case to case. If you are ok you can come down to my hospital can be done under short sedation. ... Read More

I had a stomach infection last month June 1. Since then I've been having constant stomach cramps stomach pai loose stools. Did a stool test that found no blood no mucus in stool but the calprotectin level was elevated to 178 ug/g thus the gastroenterologist wanted to do a colonoscopy to be on the safer side. Colonoscopy they found everything norm

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Asked for Male, 27 Years 506 Views v

Dr. Umakant Gupta Consultant Physician | Jaipur

With your history and investigations nothing seems to be serious ... Read More

Hii, I had haemohorroids from almost 7-8 years,so bleeding was there occassionally.Now from few months I am having flat stools,and appetite loss was there.From 3-4 days I am unable to get my bowel clear,like I feel urge to go again.So,dr prescribed colonoscopy but said there is very low chance of anything serious.I am also suffering from anxiety fr

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Asked for Male, 24 Years 349 Views v

Dr. Priyanka Reddy General Physician | Nellore

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Kindly review the attached reports ... Read More

If you had a colonoscopy and the report comes normal, then how many years later one should have another colonoscopy?

Asked for Male, 30 Years 795 Views v

Dr. Gnanendra DM Gastroenterologist | Bangalore

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Depends on lesions Polyp ... Read More

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My name is Chandrasekhar I want to make colonoscopy test what are the preparations has to be done ,what will be it costs , why it is done

I am getting my colonoscopy done soon is it was an painful procedure do is performed under anesthesia or it performed normally. Please tell what are the best options to avoid pain

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Is colonoscopy done under general anesthesia/ sedation or just as a normal procedure? i have undergone sigmoidoscopy which was a normal procedure , what about colonoscopy?

My gastroentrologist has suggested me to do colonoscopy. So what is the procedure? Do they give sedation outside the anus before performing the procedure of colonoscopy? Because I'm really scared if it will pain!?

I have been advised a colonoscopy. I m afraid of embarrassing erection and/or ejaculation during the procedure. Is my fear valid?

Is colonoscopy painful? Do we have to avoid solid food before 24 hrs of the procedure? Can we have FIT test instead of colonoscopy

Is colonoscopy a cause of cancer Does the procedure Increase the risk of getting cancer in future? .

I had to undergo a colonoscopy to treat some infection. How ever post procedure I've been experiencing severe bleeding while passing motion. Should I visit a doctor.

My gastroenterologist has told to do colonoscopy for my stomach pain. But nowadays I'm eating food in 3-3hrs n can't stay in fasting. So please help me how will I do this procedure

Does colonoscopy increase rhe risk of getting cancer in future or is it just a myth? Should I go for the procedure with a free mind?

Where is the less fees for colonoscopy in Hyderabad..I am suffering from constipation from 3 years...

I am pooping 3 times a day with no other symptoms, The doctor suggested to get colonoscopy but I have this anxiety like how it is done, do they give anesthesia for this procedure if I opt for that, I am worried about it please help, because I can't tolerate pain

Colonoscopy report told no issue but i am lot of worried at this time . Marked this is area swelling or any tumor

Sir this is my colonoscopy report I have some questions This is tumor or swelling or colon bend area Iam lot of worried

I just had colonoscopy In preparation I had passed stool 12 time so burning started in my hole.somthing stated as dista 4cm in rectum is it a tumor anything harmful.Attaching colonoscopy report pladvise if anything serious

Hi, i want to ask the process and how safe is colonoscopy? The cost of it ? And is there any alternative to it ?

Will colonoscopy be painful for a 30 year old male without any other complications? Please provide suggestion

Hello sir/ ma'am. Pls guide me. 30 weeks running pregnancy. After c section within how many days colonoscopy possible? I am scared with my problems blood mixed with stool sometimes. I have constipation also. If I have colon related problems then c section is safe?

My father, suffering from excessive flatulence and bloating, feeling of incomplete bowel movement, and change in stool consistency for about 5 months now, has been suggested a Colonoscopy+ A by his doctor. I wanted to understand what the '+A' means. And response will be helpful. Thanks

I have been suggested NST in week 32 . What preparation to be taken before test.what is the best time to take food before the test.should I take food just before food for baby movements.any other thing to be kept in mind

Is colonoscopy painful? Do anesthesia given in it? Actually there's painless blood mixed in stool. And I want to have colonoscopy done to know whether it is cancer!

My doctor has recommended a colonoscopy but wants to do it without sedation as it is a clinic and she does not have anaesthesia support. Can it be done without sedation ? I heard it is very painful - what is the preferred way.

If you had a colonoscopy and the report comes normal, then how many years later one should have another colonoscopy?

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