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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Vu Huy Binh - Digestive Endoscopy Doctor - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General HospitalColonoscopy is an effective method to detect lesions in the colon, including cancer. The psychological preparation and diet right before the endoscopy will help the endoscopy to be more effective.
1. When should colonoscopy be done?
Colonoscopy is a method of detecting abnormal changes in the colon and rectum. This technique will help doctors diagnose damage to the lining of the colon as well as find out the risk of cancer for the patient.
When the patient has one of the following signs, colonoscopy is needed:
There are lesions and abnormalities in the colon lumen when taking X-rays. There are signs of blood in the stool, black stools with mucus, constipation, prolonged diarrhea, vomiting blood, frequent abdominal pain, indigestion. You yourself or have a family member with a history of colitis, polyps, colorectal cancer, etc. People over 50 years old should have a colonoscopy to detect colon polyps and remove polyps first. when it develops into cancer.
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2. Notes before conducting colonoscopy
In order for the colonoscopy process to go smoothly, for accurate results, the patient should note:
Schedule a colonoscopy: During a colonoscopy, you need to do some blood tests as well as drink medicine to cleanse the colon, so you need to schedule and book your exam in advance to save time. Colon cleansing: If you need a colonoscopy the next day, do not eat solid foods or foods high in fiber and fat the night before the colonoscopy. Should eat porridge, soup, bread, ... in the evening (at least 2 hours before taking the medicine). Your doctor may prescribe a laxative the night before your colonoscopy or an enema for a few hours before your colonoscopy to clear your colon. Usually, the doctor will prescribe a laxative for about 4-6 hours before the colonoscopy. Information on medications you are taking: It is necessary to talk to the treating doctor about the medicines you are taking to see if you need to stop for a while before having a colonoscopy, so this is a note first when colonoscopy is very important for accurate results. Also inform your doctor about any history of drug allergies (if any), blood clotting disorders and existing medical conditions.
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