Why Should You Do Colonoscopy Screening?

Do you know that according to research, colorectal cancer causes the second-highest number of cancer deaths among both men and women in the United States? But this disease can be prevented if we are aware of this. If we do colonoscopy screening once every 10 years, then we can prevent it easily. As per report more than 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with this disease every year and 50,000 people die because of it. 

As per the guideline, everyone should have colonoscopy screening at the age of 45 who has a family history of colorectal cancer. Many people do not want to screen because of fear. Therefore, in this article, we have discussed the preparation and the whole process of colonoscopy screening so that you can understand that it is just a test, and it is not painful at all

Types of Screening

• Stool test

• Colonoscopy screening

In colonoscopy screening, the doctor can directly see your large intestine, especially the colon and remove if there are any precancerous polyps in the colon. If the doctor finds a tumor, then a surgery is performed to remove it. You should not work on that day after colonoscopy screening, you have to take rest but if you do not want to miss work, you have to schedule the test on the weekend.

The Preparation

Before the colonoscopy screening, you have to drink a large amount of liquid. The doctor may recommend following a liquid diet including bouillon, plain coffee, tea, gelatin for 24 hours. 

The Process

In the clinic or hospital, you have to wear a gown and they will give you a sedative or pain medication through an intravenous line to your arm. After that, the doctor will insert the colonoscope slowly into the colon through the rectum. This overall procedure will take 20 to 40 minutes and you may not remember what happened or don’t feel anything. After the test, you can eat anything but cannot drive or work that day.

When Should You Call The Doctor?

You may experience blood in your stool after the procedure, but if you notice continuous blood or blood clots, abdominal pain and fever over 100°F, then you should contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Book an Appointment

If you are above 45 age or have a family history of colorectal cancer, then contact or sign up to get screened at Screen the City. The specialist will guide you throughout the colonoscopy screening procedure flawlessly..