After the age of 50, hemorrhoids began to hurt me.
When blood appeared in stool I reported to the primary care physician. I have learned that the cause of bleeding may be bleeding nodules or colon polyps. To exclude the presence of polyps, threatening in the long term malignant tumor of the intestine and determine the proper cause of bleeding - the doctor recommended colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
The colonoscopic examination consists in introducing into the lower section of the gastrointestinal tract (through the anus) a flexible speculum enabling accurate viewing of the interior of the entire large intestine. The aim of the study is to detect possible changes, such as ulcers, diverticulas, and polyps, the removal of which in the future prevents the development of colon cancer. During the examination it is possible to remove polyps up to 1 cm in diameter using microscopic operating tools coupled with a colonoscope. These types of benign polyps quite often occur in people over 50 years of age, and their removal during the examination is usually a low-burden outpatient procedure.
The endoscope allows visual assessment of the intestine
Colonoscopy allows to assess the color of the colon mucosa, to identify its inflammation, to assess the colon movements of the large intestine, or peristalsis, etc. Most importantly, it allows the detection of pathological changes in the intestinal wall, such as: polyps (adenomas), etc. This method detected pre-cancerous changes - eg a visible adenoma polyp with a diameter of a few mm, which can be a pre-cancerous state - can be immediately removed using endoscopic microsurgery!
HOW DO YOU SAINT? FOR COLONOSCOPIC STUDIES?
Needed referral from the doctor for 1 contact!
In order to carry out the examination, it is necessary to refer to a colonoscopic examination by a general practitioner. A specific preventive research pass is my 50 years. The second pouch is a variety of symptoms - such as: frequent diarrhea or constipation without reason, blood in stool bes finding a prolapse of hemorrhoids, frequent changes in the daily rhythm of defecations for no apparent reason, rapid weight loss or anemia, the cause of which is unknown to me, etc.
Is the test painful and aggravating?
I also asked the doctor on duty whether the test is long and burdensome and whether it requires anesthesia. - Anesthesia is unnecessary, because the examination does not hurt, it takes about 30 minutes - I received an answer. For me, the doctor's announcement has proven itself. Today I know after talking with other people who have undergone a colonoscopy treatment, that often the examination is painful, because it occurs in the intestine in many patients or the intestine is naturally highly irritable. Therefore, the examination often hurts and anesthesia can be needed for many people.
HOW DO YOU PREPARE YOU? FOR RECORCES?
First of all, it's good to plan a 1-2-day vacation to prepare for the test.
The leaflet received at the registration informs that it is necessary to thoroughly clean the intestine before the tests, using the laxative received in the hospital. Then there is a one-day pre-trial hunger strike combined with drinking large amounts of water.
In practice, it is best to use a liquid diet (only soups and juices) from the second day before the test, and the day before the test at 15 oo apply the laxative given to us.
AND ATTENTION! TODAY FOR SAFEGUARDING A FLAMMABLE LIQUID - AT A TIME OF THE EXAMINATION THERE IS NO NOTHING TO EAT ON A DAY.
An abundant liquid diet is immediately recommended. Drink 3-5 liters of water on the first day! - in glasses, every half hour. It is best to drink non-carbonated mineral water.Very weak, gentle acting infusions of herbs are allowed: camomile tea, green tea, etc. (But strong tea or essential herbs are not allowed). Since the adoption of the laxative, milk, soups, sodas, coffee and fruit juices are contraindicated. !
The next day - if the test is in the afternoon - we continue the above diet limited only to completely clear liquids.
Cleansing the intestine before testing
Normal reaction after taking a laxative are numerous bowel movements, at the very end the same fluid content. Full laxative action SHOULD COME FROM 5-8 hours.
In my case it occurred only after 8 hours, but in cases that I learned from other subjects - many bowel movements started much earlier.
Thanks to the laxative and limiting the diet to a large amount of water (and highly clear fluids), the intestine will be thoroughly cleaned, which will enable a good visibility of the optical device of the colonoscope.
