Is Colonoscopy Prep Worse Than The Procedure?
Well, certainly colonoscopy, and all it implies, is not a subject likely to stimulate pleasant contemplation. However, for those moving along in the aging process, they eventually become a necessary evil. It actually may be helpful to have some understanding of the entire procedure if you have this unpleasant event coming up, or are satisfied that your time for a colonoscopy will come. There is one in your future. Read on for some enlightenment.
Are you prepared for the colonoscopy prep procedures?
Your doctor may recommend a colonoscopy for any of the following reasons, changes in bowel habits, blood in stool, persistent abdominal pain, or if you are over 50.
50 is the age when the risk for colon problems increases. Due to this it is recommended to have a colonoscopy every 10 years after the age of 50. However, if your family has a history of cancer you may need to have more frequent exams before the age of 50.
As with many medical procedures the dreaded anticipation of the procedure is worse than the actual deed. I mean your drugged for the procedure. Your not drugged while you worry the week before.
You will need to plan for someone to drive you home after the procedure. You cannot drive after they give you the sedatives. It will also help to have someone to talk to before the procedure to keep you from getting even more nervous.
Two names that you may hear are Proctologist and Gastroenterologist. A Proctologist is the doctor that deals with disorders of the rectum or anus. A Gastroenterologist is doctor that deals with disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
In order to clean the colon the body needs additional amounts of water to accomplish this goal. It can be very difficult for some people to drink the required amounts to prepare for a colonoscopy.
Your doctor will recommend as many as three days or one day of liquid diet. This means you only drink not eat during this time period.
The colonoscopy is considered a routine procedure with very little discomfort. A new option available to some patients is a new pill. This pill can be taken before the colonoscopy to help prepare for the procedure by cleaning the colon. This may reduce the days necessary for colonoscopy prep
I would like to wait for the pill that does the colonoscopy for me. You know take the pill and it can be like a mars satellite exploring my intestines and sending data back to the doctors. I never have to leave my couch. I can always dream right!
