Private stomach specialist, Dr. Berookim, is the go-to doctor if you are having stomach proble
Why Would You Need A Colonoscopy?
- If you see blood in your stool
- Inconsistency in bowels
- Thin stool
- Anemia
- Bleeding from your rectum
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fatigue
- These symptoms are just easy things to look for and be concerned about if they continue. If any of these symptoms are showing up, it could lead to colon cancer
. It is important to get a private stomach specialist that can check for cancer.It is recommended to get your first colonoscopy at 50 and then do it every 10 years. Colon cancer is extremely common and grows slowly, but it can get severe if you do not catch it early. It can be treatable if it is caught early in its growth.
How To Prepare For A Colonoscopy
Before the colonoscopy happens, there will be instructions given to you for how to clean and empty your bowel. It is important to follow the instructions to a tee so that the colonoscopy can be performed appropriately
As with any medical appointment, it is very important to let the doctor know if you are taking any medications and also what you are allergic to. The doctor needs to know if you have been taking any blood thinner because you may not be able to use that before your colonoscopy.
You will need someone else to come to the exam with you because the sedation that you will be given will impair you from driving. Whoever comes with you will need to drive you back from the colonoscopy.
How Long Does It Take?
A colonoscopy in its entirety will usually take about 30 minutes from start to finish, if there is less or more that needs to be done with the procedure, the timing of it could change based on that.
How Is The Recovery
The medication given during the procedure will usually wear off anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. If there was something found during the colonoscopy, the doctor may require you to only eat certain foods. You also might feel bloated after the procedure because of all the extra air from the exam. The minimal risks of a colonoscopy make it an important thing to consider once you get past the age of 50 and want to take better care of your health.
When it comes to gastrointestinal health, get the leading-edge know-how and heartfelt care you and your referring doctor can depend on. Visit Peyton P. Berookim, MD, at Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California. Call 310.271.1122 for help with your digestive problem. For your convenience, you can fill out our online Request an Appointment form to schedule your consultation with Dr. Berookim.