A Colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure test of the large bowel. It shows polyps, cancer, inflammation, bleeding sources; polyps can be removed. No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यह निदान नहीं है। आपात स्थिति में 102 पर कॉल करें। हमेशा योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मी से सलाह लें।
Polyps, cancer, inflammation, bleeding sources; polyps can be removed.
Blood in stool, change in bowel habit, screening.
Bowel preparation the day before with a clear-fluid diet, as instructed.
No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
20 to 45 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Diagnostic procedure
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निकटतम सुविधाएँ दिखाने हेतु आपका स्थान एक बार उपयोग होता है। कुछ संग्रहीत नहीं होता।
What does a colonoscopy show?
Polyps, cancer, inflammation, bleeding sources; polyps can be removed.
Why is a colonoscopy done?
Blood in stool, change in bowel habit, screening.
How do I prepare for a colonoscopy?
Bowel preparation the day before with a clear-fluid diet, as instructed.
Does a colonoscopy use radiation?
No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
How long does a colonoscopy take?
20 to 45 minutes
Colonoscopy क्यों किया जाता है?
Blood in stool, change in bowel habit, screening.
Colonoscopy के लिए कैसे तैयारी करें?
Bowel preparation the day before with a clear-fluid diet, as instructed.
Colonoscopy गर्भावस्था में सुरक्षित है?
No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
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