Reasons for Colonoscopy
When your doctor informs you that you need the Colonoscopy procedure performed it can be scary. Learn exactly what the procedure involves, the reasons it needs to be performed and what the next steps could be.
Alternate Names for Colonoscopy:
Lower GI endoscopy
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
Why Colonoscopy is Performed
Alternate Names for Colonoscopy:
Lower GI endoscopy
Reasons for Procedure
It is used to examine, diagnose, and treat problems in your large intestine. The procedure is most often done for the following reasons:
- To determine the cause of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, or a change in bowel habits
- To detect and treat colon cancer or colon polyps
- To obtain tissue samples for testing
- To stop intestinal bleeding
- Monitor response to treatment if you have inflammatory bowel disease
Learn
 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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