Colonoscopy refers to a test that is done to study the insides of a person's colon and rectum through a device called a colonoscope, which is a thin and hollow light tube with a camera attached at its end. Colonoscopy is usually done to check for cancers, tumors, blood in the stool or to study any unusual activity in the gut. The procedure is about 30 minutes long and is done after the patient is put on sedatives.
Prior to the colonoscopy, a patient is given laxatives and is asked to stay on a liquid diet for some hours. She/he will also be encouraged to drink plenty of water, to clear the colon. The procedure involves the insertion of the colonoscope via the colon after some air has been blown into the colon, the images from which can be seen on an external monitor. A few after effects of the procedure are: slight discomfort after the procedure, bloating and gas, slight fever or blood in stool.
Every person- male or female above the age of 50 is advised to get a colonoscopy done every few years. This is the reason Vivek Gumbar, an IT professional from Bangalore, currently residing in Delhi, realised that his parents, both over 55, should get one done as well. But far away from home he wasn't sure he'll be able to find the best gastro doctor for his old parents. That is when he came across Credihealth's website. He gave us a call and shared his apprehensions. Our in-house doctor assured him that his parents' colonoscopy in Bangalore will be arranged by us. An appointment was booked for the following week and another one for the week after. Both of these went smoothly and Vivek was relieved to hear that both his parents were doing fine.
Prior to the colonoscopy, a patient is given laxatives and is asked to stay on a liquid diet for some hours. She/he will also be encouraged to drink plenty of water, to clear the colon. The procedure involves the insertion of the colonoscope via the colon after some air has been blown into the colon, the images from which can be seen on an external monitor. A few after effects of the procedure are: slight discomfort after the procedure, bloating and gas, slight fever or blood in stool.
Every person- male or female above the age of 50 is advised to get a colonoscopy done every few years. This is the reason Vivek Gumbar, an IT professional from Bangalore, currently residing in Delhi, realised that his parents, both over 55, should get one done as well. But far away from home he wasn't sure he'll be able to find the best gastro doctor for his old parents. That is when he came across Credihealth's website. He gave us a call and shared his apprehensions. Our in-house doctor assured him that his parents' colonoscopy in Bangalore will be arranged by us. An appointment was booked for the following week and another one for the week after. Both of these went smoothly and Vivek was relieved to hear that both his parents were doing fine.
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