How is colonoscopy done? Is it painful?
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The colonoscopy procedure includes preparation, positioning, and insertion of the colonoscopy. It is generally painless.
1. Preparation Before
the colonoscopy, the doctor will discuss with the patient in detail about the patient's medical history, symptoms, and any symptoms that may occur. At the same time, it is necessary to clean the bowel according to the doctor's advice so as not to affect the follow-up examination.
2. Position adjustment The
examiner needs to choose the left lying position to facilitate the subsequent fiberoptic flexible tube to enter the anus. At the same time, deep breathing can be appropriate to reduce tension.
3. Insertion of the colonoscopy
once the patient is ready, the doctor will insert a soft colonoscopy into the rectum and slowly advance it into the colon to observe whether there are abnormalities in the bowel.
Colonoscopy is an invasive procedure, so it will cause slight discomfort, but it is usually tolerated and will not cause pain to the patient.
