Colonoscopy - GSBS Medical Trust Mumbai

A colonoscopy is a procedure in which a flexible fibre-optic instrument is inserted through the anus in order to examine the colon.

Why is it done?
A colonoscopy is usually recommended by doctors / gastroenterologists to diagnose causes of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, chronic constipation, chronic diarrhoea and other intestinal problems. It is also used to screen for colon cancer.

Documents required on the day of the test:

1) The patient's history reports
2) Doctor’s prescription
3) Latest HIV, HCV, HbsAg blood reports.

What you need to do:

1) Schedule your appointment in advance from the Centre.
2) A responsible relative or guardian should accompany the patient.
3) Patients have to sign a consent form along with the relative or guardian.

Please search for the test at the centre of your choice:

Preparation:

1) Follow the special diet on the day before the test as advised by the doctor.

2) Your doctor may suggest taking a laxative, either in pill form or in liquid form.

3) Powder / liquid diet as advised by the doctor to be taken before 8 hours.

4) Adjust your regular medicines in consultation with the doctor.

Procedure:
During colonoscopy, patients lie on their left side on an examination table. The doctor inserts a long, flexible, lighted tube called a colonoscopy, into the anus and slowly guides it through the rectum and into the colon. The scope inflates the large intestine with carbon dioxide gas to give the doctor a better view. A small camera mounted on the scope transmits a video image from inside the large intestine to a computer screen, allowing the doctor to carefully examine the intestinal lining. The doctor may ask the patient to move periodically so the scope can be adjusted for better viewing.

Once the scope has reached the opening to the small intestine, it is slowly withdrawn and the lining of the large intestine is carefully examined again. Bleeding and puncture of the large intestine are possible but they are uncommon complications during colonoscopy. The whole procedure will take around two hours and bowel will be clean after 3 to 4 hours after starting the same.

Reports:
Your Report will be made available between 4:30 p.m and 6:30 p.m. on the following day.
Kindly email us on info@gsbsmedicaltrust.org for more details or call the respective centre.