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A Colonoscopy helps diagnose the cause of symptoms such as persistent diarrhoea or a change in bowel habits.
A long, thin, flexible tube with a small camera at the end is inserted into your back passage to view inside the colon and intestines.
Your consultant will tell you what to eat and drink before the test and when to stop. You may also have to take laxatives before the Colonoscopy.
You’ll change into a hospital gown. The consultant may offer painkillers, sedation, or gas and air.
A thin tube with a small camera goes into your back passage. The consultant pumps air into your bowels to help open them, which may make you feel bloated. The tube moves through your large bowel, which may give you stomach cramps. The consultant will remove any growths, explore the area, and take samples.
You’ll move into a recovery room where the nurses will monitor you. You can go home when you feel ready.
If you had a sedative you should arrange transport home and for someone to stay with you for 24 hours. You must also wait in recovery while a nurse checks your blood pressure.
A Colonoscopy is generally safe. However, it’s important to understand the risks and symptoms of the procedure. You may:
Some of these symptoms could indicate a tear in the bowel or an infection. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should contact your GP or 111.
If you haven’t had a sedation, you can leave the hospital shortly after the procedure and resume your daily activities. If you are had a sedative, you should be able to carry on normal activities within a day.
You can receive this treatment at any one of the locations below.
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If you are paying for your procedure or treatment with medical insurance, you will need to liaise closely with the insurance provider throughout the process.
Before attending your first appointment, you should contact your insurance company to check that that your condition is covered for all stages of treatments.
You will need to visit your GP and ask them to refer you to The LivingCare Group at Thorpe Park Clinic for a private procedure. Your GP will write a letter of referral and then either you or your GP can contact us to arrange your first appointment.
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