Dr Apurva Pande is a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist providing colonoscopy and lower gastrointestinal evaluation for abdominal pain, bleeding in stools, constipation, chronic diarrhea and bowel disorders.
Colonoscopy is a procedure used to examine the large intestine (colon) and rectum using a flexible camera called a colonoscope.
It helps diagnose bowel disorders, inflammation, bleeding, polyps and other intestinal conditions.
Colonoscopy may be advised for evaluation of various digestive symptoms and bowel-related conditions.
Proper bowel preparation is important for successful colonoscopy.
During colonoscopy, a flexible camera is passed through the rectum to examine the colon and terminal intestine when needed.
The procedure is usually performed with monitoring and patient comfort measures.
Most patients recover quickly after colonoscopy and can resume normal activities based on medical advice.
Colonoscopy is generally well tolerated. Patient comfort measures are used during the procedure.
Colonoscopy usually takes around 20–40 minutes, depending on the findings and procedures required.
Colonoscopy is a commonly performed and generally safe procedure when done by trained specialists.
A gastroenterologist is the specialist trained in performing colonoscopy, endoscopy and digestive disease evaluation.
For colonoscopy, bowel evaluation, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea and digestive health consultation.
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