Colonoscopy Procedure

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Colonoscopy Procedure
Overview of a colonoscopy by Tina Samuels One of the most common procedures to check for colorectal cancers and lower GI conditions is a colonoscopy. Whenever there are symptoms like pain and bleeding, or bowel habit changes, a colonoscopy can be called to diagnose. The colon and rectum are... More> Is a colonoscopy painful? by Cynthia Wall “Will it hurt?” is the most commonly asked question from patients about to undergo their first colonoscopy. The correct answer is that an un-sedated colonoscopy hurts a lot, but that a properly-sedated one should be pain free. ... More>
	Virtual colonoscopies vs. colorectal exams: What are options in Connecticut? by Cheryl Jones It's easy to find excuses to put off your colon cancer screening: it's uncomfortable even painful, it requires unpleasant laxatives the night before, and sedatives are usually administered, which may need hours to wear off. But ignoring your colon s... More> What is a colonoscopy? by Linda Shrigley What is a Colonoscopy? A Colonoscopy is a procedure in which the Doctor's will be able to check out the inside of your colon, and bowels. This procedure is usually done on people whom are having troubled, or painful areas of the abdomen, blood showi... More>
Why is a colonoscopy performed by Dr Pandula Siribaddana What is a colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is an endoscopic procedure in which a thin tube of the size of your index finger is passed into the lower bowels including the rectum through the anal opening as a diagnostic procedure or as a therapeutic option. I... More> How to prepare for a colposcopy by Linda Shrigley How to prep for a Colonoscopy? A Colonoscopy is a procedure in which the Doctor's will be able to check out the inside of your colon, and bowels. This procedure is usually done on people whom are having troubled, or painful areas of the abdomen, blo... More>
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