Procedure of Colonoscopy, Dallas
During the procedure
During a Colonoscopy, Dallas, you'll wear a gown, but likely nothing else. Sedation is
usually recommended. Sometimes a mild sedative is given in pill form. In other
cases, the sedative is combined with an intravenous pain medication to minimize
any discomfort.
You'll begin the exam
lying on your side on the exam table, usually with your knees drawn toward your
chest. The doctor will insert a colonoscopy into your rectum.
The scope — which is
long enough to reach the entire length of your colon — contains a light and a
tube (channel) that allows the doctor to pump air or carbon dioxide into your
colon. The air or carbon dioxide inflates the colon, which provides a better
view of the lining of the colon.
When the scope is
moved or air is introduced, you may feel abdominal cramping or the urge to have
a bowel movement.
The colonoscopy,
Dallas also contains a tiny video camera at its tip. The camera sends images to an external monitor so
that the doctor can study the inside of your colon.
The doctor can also
insert instruments through the channel to take tissue samples (biopsies) or
remove polyps or other areas of abnormal tissue.
After the procedure
After the exam, it
takes about an hour to begin to recover from the sedative. You'll need someone
to take you home because it can take up to a day for the full effects of the
sedative to wear off. Don't drive or make important decisions or go back to
work for the rest of the day.
If your doctor removed
a polyp during your Colonoscopy, Dallas, you may be advised to eat a special
diet temporarily.
You may feel bloated
or pass gas for a few hours after the exam, as you clear the air from your
colon. Walking may help relieve any discomfort.
You may also notice a
small amount of blood with your first bowel movement after the exam. Usually
this isn't cause for alarm. Consult your doctor if you continue to pass blood or blood clots or if you have
persistent abdominal pain or a fever. While unlikely, this may occur
immediately or in the first few days after the procedure, but may be delayed
for up to one to two weeks.
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