My mother has Ulcerative Colitis and her G.I. doctor is going to perform flexible sigmascope without sedation on her.. She & I want to know peoples advice, do you know anything about it? Effectiveness and pain?
2006-10-23 15:41:51 · 1 answers · asked by Holly 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Not typically. It is uncomfortable, but usually not painful. It is better than a full colonoscopy, which goes in around 50 inches. A sigmoidoscopy only goes up the desceding colon (1/3 the distance).
It is effective and necessary in Ulcerative Colitis, especially to determine the extent of the disease. Sometimes afterwards, a person can be cured of Ulcerative Colitis by surgical removal of the impacted colon (as opposed to Crohn's Disease).
In any event, I am sure your mom will do fine. Usually the doctor will give some medicine by mouth to help relax you, if necessary.
Hope this helps.
2006-10-24 15:23:14 · answer #1 · answered by yachadhoo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋