A Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure test of the lower large bowel. It shows the rectum and lower colon. No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
The rectum and lower colon.
Rectal bleeding.
Follow the centre's instructions; most need no special preparation.
No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
10 to 20 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Diagnostic procedure
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a sigmoidoscopy show?
The rectum and lower colon.
Why is a sigmoidoscopy done?
Rectal bleeding.
How do I prepare for a sigmoidoscopy?
Follow the centre's instructions; most need no special preparation.
Does a sigmoidoscopy use radiation?
No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
How long does a sigmoidoscopy take?
10 to 20 minutes
Flexible sigmoidoscopy किन गरिन्छ?
Rectal bleeding.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Follow the centre's instructions; most need no special preparation.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
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