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Colonoscopy

You have been advised to have a test called a colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is a procedure used to inspect the large bowel (colon).

In order for your doctor to get the best possible view and make the colonoscopy easier, your large bowel needs to be cleaned out of all waste material.

YOU NEED TO FAST
Have nothing to eat or drink for six hours before the procedure is done.

You will need a preparation kit which contains full instructions. Usually this involves a special diet for a day or two, consisting of no solid food, lots of clear fluids and laxatives the day before the procedure.

You need to have nothing to eat or drink for six hours before the procedure is done.

However, you may have a sip of water with your regular medications.

Take your regular medications on the day of the test.

Facts About Colonoscopy
Second Edition 2003

Contents

• How is the bowel prepared?
• Special considerations
• Will I be given sedation or anaesthetic?
• How is colonoscopy done?
• What is a polyp?
• What happens after colonoscopy?
• Safety and risks

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Facts About Colonoscopy is now available as an A4 size pdf file.
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