Your Road Map to a Successful Colonoscopy Screening

Mar 22

The fear of getting a colonoscopy often prevents people from getting this life-saving colon cancer screening. However, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US, and a colonoscopy is the most effective way to detect and prevent it. This road map to a successful screening includes prepping, sedation, screening, waking up, and growing up. A special diet and laxatives are required the day before the procedure to clean out the colon. During the process, the patient has to take the sedation to help them relax and feel comfortable. The doctor will use a thin, flexible tube with a camera on end to look at the inside of the colon and check for any abnormalities or signs of cancer. After the procedure, the patient is taken to a recovery area to wake up from the sedation. If the doctors find polyps during the screening, they will be removed or biopsied. Catching these polyps before it gets serious is essential, as they can sometimes become cancer if left untreated. Remember, a colonoscopy is a routine screening procedure that could save your life. Talk to your doctor about when you should schedule your first screening.