2024年2月28日 · A colonoscopy (koe-lun-OS-kuh-pee) is an exam used to look for changes — such as swollen, irritated tissues, polyps or cancer — in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. During a colonoscopy, a long, flexible tube (colonoscope) is inserted into the rectum.

2025年1月22日 · Colonoscopy is one of the most sensitive tests currently available for colon cancer screening. The doctor can view your entire colon and rectum. Abnormal tissue, such as polyps, and tissue samples (biopsies) can be removed through the scope during the exam.

2018年6月19日 · Should I have colonoscopy more often, yearly or every 3 years? Anyone who has the same problem, please tell me your experience. My follow-up appointment with my doctor is July 3rd but I can't wait for the answer.

Hi @kathleenweidmann, Bowel movements typically return to whatever is normal for you one to five days after a colonoscopy. Did you have loose stool before the colonoscopy? How are your bowel movement now?

2024年3月8日 · 40 years ago when I had my first colonoscopy, the gastroenterologist told me that my intestinal tract is 2 feet longer than normal. Is that Long Colon? I know I've been bothered with chronic constipation/nausea/bloating (and then every 3rd or 4th day horrible diarrhea) all my life, also my mother and her mother same thing.

2025年3月20日 · Colonoscopy, in which a small tube with a light and camera is inserted into the rectum to look at the colon. If polyps are found, a healthcare professional may remove them right away or take tissue samples to send to a lab for analysis.

2024年3月28日 · The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities such as polyps, tumors or inflammation, aiding in the detection and prevention of colorectal cancer. And to do that, it's important your medical team has a clear view.

2024年3月18日 · Having sigmoidoscopy 6 months after normal colonoscopy Posted by mydogsbestfriend @mydogsbestfriend , Mar 18, 2024 Had lower left abdominal pain, PA said possible strained muscle or hernia ( after some unnecessary heavy lifting, should have known better due to spinal problems).

2024年2月28日 · Bowel preparation before colonoscopy in adults. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed April 1, 2022. Gupta S, et al. Recommendations for follow-up after colonoscopy and polypectomy: A consensus update by the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer.

2023年8月4日 · "Colostomies and ileostomies are most often done for conditions related to the digestive tract. As a living tissue, the rectum continues to produce mucus even though it is not "hooked up" to anything, so some discharge is more than normal....."