colonscopy ?

Question

what happens ? are you given any drugs before hand ?

Answer 1

you need to prep before a colonoscopy. on the day before the procedure, you are told not to eat any solid food at all. you must drink clear juices (no coke, pepsi, or coffee), broth, and gelatin. depending on your doctor's instructions, you will take laxatives while preparing for the procedure. you will not be able to eat or drink anything after midnight.
on the procedure day, after you wear the patient gown and questions about your helath are asked; you will be taken to the procedure room and you will be given a sedative (versed, for example). this will knock you out. the doctor then inserts the colonoscope through the anus and checks the entire colon for anything out of the ordinary (polyps and inflammation for example).
once the procedure is done, you will be placed in the recovery area and wait until the sedative wears off. after that, your vitals will be monitored and when everything is okay, you will be released.

Answer 2

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Procedure
For the colonoscopy, you will lie on your left side on the examining table. You will be given pain medication and a moderate sedative to keep you comfortable and help you relax during the exam. The doctor and a nurse will monitor your vital signs, look for any signs of discomfort, and make adjustments as needed.

The doctor will then insert a long, flexible, lighted tube into your rectum and slowly guide it into your colon. The tube is called a colonoscope (koh-LON-oh-skope). The scope transmits an image of the inside of the colon onto a video screen so the doctor can carefully examine the lining of the colon. The scope bends so the doctor can move it around the curves of your colon.

You may be asked to change positions at times so the doctor can more easily move the scope to better see the different parts of your colon. The scope blows air into your colon and inflates it, which helps give the doctor a better view. Most patients do not remember the procedure afterwards.

The doctor can remove most abnormal growths in your colon, like a polyp, which is a growth in the lining of the bowel. Polyps are removed using tiny tools passed through the scope. Most polyps are not cancerous, but they could turn into cancer. Just looking at a polyp is not enough to tell if it is cancerous. The polyps are sent to a lab for testing. By identifying and removing polyps, a colonoscopy likely prevents most cancers from forming.

The doctor can also remove tissue samples to test in the lab for diseases of the colon (biopsy). In addition, if any bleeding occurs in the colon, the doctor can pass a laser, heater probe, electrical probe, or special medicines through the scope to stop the bleeding. The tissue removal and treatments to stop bleeding usually do not cause pain. In many cases, a colonoscopy allows for accurate diagnosis and treatment of colon abnormalities without the need for a major operation.

During the procedure you may feel mild cramping. You can reduce the cramping by taking several slow, deep breaths. When the doctor has finished, the colonoscope is slowly withdrawn while the lining of your bowel is carefully examined. Bleeding and puncture of the colon are possible but uncommon complications of a colonoscopy.

A colonoscopy usually takes 30 to 60 minutes. The sedative and pain medicine should keep you from feeling much discomfort during the exam. You may feel some cramping or the sensation of having gas after the procedure is completed, but it usually stops within an hour. You will need to remain at the colonoscopy facility for 1 to 2 hours so the sedative can wear off.

Rarely, some people experience severe abdominal pain, fever, bloody bowel movements, dizziness, or weakness afterward. If you have any of these side effects, contact your physician immediately. Read your discharge instructions carefully. Medications such as blood-thinners may need to be stopped for a short time after having your colonoscopy, especially if a biopsy was performed or polyps were removed. Full recovery by the next day is normal and expected and you may return to your regular activities.

Answer 3

You are given liquid to drink the night before that will clean out your bowel. You will spend a LOT of time in the bathroom! The day of the procedure, you will be given a sedative (usually) that will make you not remember the procedure at all basically.

Answer 4

Yes. But you are usually still awake.

Answer 5

you get nothing if they are doing the upper they will put you in a twillight sleep but other than that grit your teeth and man up