What is a Colonoscopy?

Colonoscopy is a test that allows doctors to look inside your colon using a long, flexible tube with a camera at the end.

It helps detect:

• 🔍 Polyps
• 🔍 Ulcers
• 🔍 Inflammation
• 🔍 Early signs of colon cancer

What to Expect

• 🧼 Bowel prep is required the day before (to clean your colon)
• 😌 Procedure is painless, usually done under mild sedation
• ⏱ Duration: Around 15–30 minutes
• 💺 Recovery is quick – you can return home the same day

Benefits & Risks

✔️ Benefits:

• Detects and removes polyps before they turn cancerous
• Finds causes of unexplained bleeding, pain, or diarrhea

⚠ Risks (Very Rare):

• Bleeding, especially if polyps are removed
• Perforation (tiny tear in colon wall)

Aftercare Tips

• 🌬️ Mild bloating or gas is normal
• 🥣 Resume food after 1–2 hours unless otherwise advised
• 🌶️ If polyps were removed, avoid spicy or oily food for 2 days