Colonoscopy is an examination of the inside of the rectum and entire colon using a exible colonoscope. We perform colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer, or commonly to evaluate the symptoms of many diseases such as colon cancer, bleeding, abdominal pain, colon blockage, constipation and irritable bowel. Symptoms may include weight loss, bleeding, pain, constipation, or bloating. During the examination, the tube is inserted into the anus of the patient, and then advanced into the rectum and colon.
A colonoscopy can be used to detect cancer of the colon or colon polyps. In addition, a colonoscopy may be recommended to diagnose and treat colon and rectum diseases such as:
You may have something to drink and eat about one hour after you are fully awake. Interestingly, you can go home after about four hours.
Whether you need a colonoscopy for the screening of colon cancer, bleeding, abdominal pain, colon blockage, constipation or irritable bowel, Rath Surgical Group delivers you the best colonoscopy solutions in the least amount of time. At RSG,all colonoscopy procedures are done under the supervision of Siddhrtha Rath, MD, FACS.
I was so glad I had my colonoscopy with Dr. P. He found a small cancer site before it became a large issue and…
N. Borrego
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