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- Colonoscopy - Mayo Clinic
A colonoscopy (koe-lun-OS-kuh-pee) is an exam used to look for changes — such as swollen, irritated tissues, polyps or cancer — in the large intestine (colon) and rectum During a colonoscopy, a long, flexible tube (colonoscope) is inserted into the rectum
- How to make colonoscopy prep easier - Mayo Clinic Press
How long does colonoscopy prep take? Many people assume that colonoscopy prep begins the day before the procedure But it’s important to start well in advance, reading and discussing the instructions with your healthcare professional
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to make colonoscopy bowel prep easier
And to do that, it's important your medical team has a clear view Dr Derek Ebner, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, offers tips on how to make colonoscopy bowel prep, essentially a strong laxative, easier
- Precancerous polyp then eventually getting cancer - Mayo Clinic Connect
It is believed to take about 10 years for an adenoma (precancerous polyp) to turn into cancer Because it takes such a long time for a polyp to become cancerous, colorectal cancer can often be prevented if precancerous polyps (such as adenomas) are detected and removed before they become cancerous You did exactly the right thing by starting colonoscopy at 45 I'm 71 last year I had my first
- Sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate, and magnesium sulfate (oral route)
Description Sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate, and magnesium sulfate combination is used to cleanse the colon (bowel) before a colonoscopy This medicine is a laxative It works by causing you to have diarrhea to clean your colon Cleaning your colon will help your doctor see the inside of your colon more clearly during colonoscopy This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription
- Sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, and potassium chloride (oral route)
Description Sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, and potassium chloride combination is used to cleanse the colon (bowel) before a colonoscopy This medicine is a laxative It works by causing you to have diarrhea to clean your colon Cleaning your colon will help your doctor see the inside of your colon more clearly during colonoscopy This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription
- Paroxysmal afib and pausing oral anticoagulant before colonoscopy
I have history of paroxysmal afib and taking eliquis 5mg two times a day I have to do colonoscopy and my doctor told me to stop eliquis 2 days prior to have colonoscopy, I am very scared to have stroke if I stop it and I asked my doctor to have bridging but he said eliquis doesn’t need bridging I am very scared should I do colonoscopy ? Is it ok to stop eliquis
- Upper endoscopy - Mayo Clinic
An upper endoscopy, also called an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, is a procedure used to visually examine your upper digestive system This is done with the help of a tiny camera on the end of a long, flexible tube A specialist in diseases of the digestive system (gastroenterologist) uses an endoscopy to diagnose and sometimes treat conditions that affect the upper part of the digestive
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