Detailed review of colonoscopy procedures

In this article, we are going to examine the causes, factors and medicines of colonoscopy.. In the second part of this article, we will discuss the steps and care after colonoscopy.. So stay with us in the rest of the article... Colonoscopy is an examination of the lower part of the digestive system, which is called the colon or large intestine. It takes hours. The most common reasons for colonoscopy are: - To look for colon polyps (tissue growth in the colon) or colon cancer - Rectal bleeding - Change in bowel habits such as persistent diarrhea - Iron deficiency anemia (decrease in the number of red blood cells due to iron deficiency) - Family history of colon cancer - Personal history of colon polyps or colon cancer - Chronic and indescribable abdominal or rectal pain - Abnormal X-ray test such as barium enema or CT scan Colonoscopy preparation Before a colonoscopy, your colon must be completely cleaned so that the doctor can see any abnormal areas.. This is essential to increase the doctor's chances of detecting abnormalities in the colon.. If the colon is not thoroughly cleaned, the doctor may not be able to see everything.. Colonoscopy .... You can continue to drink clear liquids for several hours before the colonoscopy, including: - Water - Coffee or tea - Ice - Gelatin (of course, it is better to avoid using red gelatin) Red drinks should also be avoided in general... Your doctor may also ask you to avoid high fiber foods, including seeds and nuts, for a week before the endoscopy.... To cleanse your colon, you will be prescribed a strong laxative that will completely empty your bowels.... You may be asked to take it all night before the colonoscopy... or you may be prescribed two doses.... which dose, Dose dose, dose to dose, double dose, dose to dose.. even helping to clean the bowels better... you may even have to get up early in the morning to get ready... finally the instructions your doctor gave you will tell you how to prepare for the colonoscopy... Medicines In most cases, you can take most of your prescription or over-the-counter medications until the day of the colonoscopy....your doctor will let you know if a medication needs to be changed....you should also tell your doctor if you are allergic to any medications....if a polyp is removed during a colonoscopy, some medications increase the risk of taking medications such as when you stop heavy bleeding..ask for warfarin/coumadin clopidogrel/plavix or any other anticoagulants..never stop these medications before talking to your doctor..a companion is essential..most patients receive strong sedation during colonoscopy, so it is necessary to have a companion to accompany you home..the doctor may use an anesthesiologist to administer the sedation and monitor its progress..although you will be awake when you go home, anesthetics and sedatives can cause changes in response They become involuntary and judgmental.. drive home... you won't be... In addition, you won't be able to go to work during the day and it's better to go back to work the next day.... If you want to learn more about how to do a colonoscopy in the office and its requirements, we suggest you click on the image below... > > To schedule an appointment, you can call 051 (38704066) every day.... > > Office address: Mashhad, Kausar Blvd., between Kausar 2 and 4 - Farabi Building - 2nd floor **Gastroenterologist in Mashhad** ==================================== **\*Gastroenterology specialist in Mashhad\***