Are Colonoscopies Safe
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What the risks are
A colonoscopy is usually a safe procedure. However, it can cause a perforation (hole) in the large intestine, infection, and bleeding.
Special considerations
After the colonoscopy, you may have large amounts of flatulence (gas) caused by the air used to distend the colon.
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Virtual colonoscopy
Colonoscopy - virtual What the risks are Radiation exposure Nausea, vomiting, bloating, or rectal irritation caused prep medications ... Read more »Colon and Rectal Cancers: Diagnosis
...yearsFOBT or FIT every year plus sigmoidoscopy every 5 yearsDouble-contrast barium enema every 5 yearsColonoscopy every 10 yearsChoosing between Colonoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy. The choice between... Read more »Virtual colonoscopy
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...organisms, or both.Imaging Procedures Used for DiagnosisEndoscopic Procedures. Flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy are endoscopic procedures. They are important in the diagnosis of both... Read more »Ulcerative Colitis: Highlights
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