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Frenquently Asked
Questions
Will I be put
to sleep for my procedure?
Will I be
able to drive home after my test?
When will I be
able to go back to work?
How long does
the test take to perform?
Will I have any pain or discomfort after the test?
What happens if you find polyps during my colonoscopy?
How often
will I need to have this colonoscopy?
When will I know the results of my test?
What are NSAIDS?
What are Probiotics, How can they be helpful?
Preparing for a Colonoscopy?
Will I be put
to sleep for my procedure?
Intravenous sedation will be administered to you
before and during your procedure. The sedation is
intended to keep you comfortable during your endoscopic
exam. However, many patients will have no
recollection of the procedure because of the “amnesia”
effect of the sedatives. The effects of the
medication may last as long as 24 hours.
Will I be
able to drive home after my test?
Due to the lingering effects of sedatives given to you
during your procedure, you will not be permitted to
drive after your procedure. You may safely resume
driving the morning following your test.
When will I be
able to go back to work?
You should prepare to return to your normal work
routine on the morning following your procedure.
We advise that you not plan to perform any mentally
or physically taxing activities for at least 12 hours
after completing the exam.
How long does
the test take to perform?
Most endoscopic exams are completed in 20 to 30
minutes. However, we also need to prepare you for
your procedure as well as recover you from the
effects of the sedation following your procedure.
Generally, you will spend approximately 2 hours in
our ambulatory surgery center.
Will
I have any pain or discomfort after the test?
Colonoscopy is generally a painless procedure.
Occasionally, patients will have retained air in the
colon that can lead to temporary abdominal distension
and cramps following the exam.
Upper
Endoscopy (EGD) is generally painless also. You may experience a
sore throat after the procedure. This is usually will resolve in
a day or two. You may want to use a throat lozenge or gargle
with warm salt water. You may also experience some gas,
abdominal cramping and bloating.
What happens if you find
polyps during my colonoscopy?
Because many polyps have cancer potential, they
are removed from the colon wall when found during
colonoscopy. Catheter based techniques allow for
removal of polyps through the scope.
How often will
I need to have this colonoscopy?
The frequency of colonoscopy is determined by an
individual's risk for colon cancer. This is influenced
by family history and the presence or absence of
colon polyps on your initial or subsequent exams.
When will I
know the results of my test?
Your physician will be able to tell you the results of your
procedure. It will be important for you to have someone with you
to hear this information. If biopsies or specimens are taken to
submit for pathology it will take 5-7 days to get the results.
The physician or his nurse will call you with these results as
soon as they are reviewed.
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