Colonoscopy is an important test used to check the inside of the intestines. Through colonoscopy, doctors can find inflammation, ulcers, polyps, tumors and other lesions in the intestine, and perform ** or take samples for pathological examination to further determine the nature and extent of the disease.
Before undergoing a colonoscopy, patients need to make adequate preparations. First, the patient needs to be questioned by the doctor about the medical history and medications, and have a physical examination to determine if the patient is suitable for a colonoscopy.
For three days before the exam, the patient is required to eat easily digestible food and stop taking any medications. The night before the exam, the patient needs to fast and take a laxative prescribed by the doctor to cleanse the intestines.
During a colonoscopy, the patient is asked to lie down on an examination table and relax their body. The doctor inserts a long, thin mirror into the patient's ** and gradually penetrates the mirror into the intestines. During the passage of the mirror through the intestine, the doctor can observe the inside of the intestine and take the necessary ** or sampling.
A colonoscopy can usually guarantee bowel health for five years. Specifically, colonoscopy is an effective method of diagnosing and preventing intestinal diseases, which is able to detect and ** intestinal lesions, such as polyps, inflammation, etc. These lesions, when detected at an early stage, usually do not have a serious impact on the patient's health.
However, colonoscopy is not a one-and-done process. For five years after the examination, patients need to pay attention to their lifestyle Xi and diet Xi to maintain intestinal health.
For example, get enough sleep, eat a balanced diet, avoid excessive alcohol consumption and smoking, etc. In addition, regular physical examinations and stool examinations are also important measures to maintain intestinal health.
After colonoscopy, if a lesion is found in the intestine, it needs to be done promptly**. Methods vary depending on the nature and severity of the lesion and may include medications**, endoscopy**, or surgery**. ** After that, the patient needs regular follow-up checkups to monitor the health of the gut.
People with frequent diarrhea: People with frequent diarrhea need to pay attention to intestinal health, and a colonoscopy can detect intestinal diseases in time and avoid delays**.
Abdominal pain: Abdominal pain can be a sign of intestinal disease, which can be identified by colonoscopy** and helps in early diagnosis and**.
People with blood in the stool: Blood in the stool may be a sign of diseases such as intestinal tumors or polyps, and can be detected in time by performing a colonoscopy.
People with a family history of intestinal diseases: People with a family history of intestinal diseases need to pay attention to intestinal health, and regular colonoscopy can detect and prevent the occurrence of diseases early.
People over 50 years of age: The incidence of intestinal diseases gradually increases with age, so people over 50 years of age should have regular colonoscopies.
People with conditions such as ulcerative colitis: People with conditions such as ulcerative colitis need to have regular colonoscopies to monitor changes in their condition and in a timely manner**.
Patients who need surgery**: Patients with intestinal diseases who need surgery**, such as intestinal polyps, intestinal obstruction, etc., need to undergo colonoscopy before surgery to identify**.
Ordinary colonoscopy and colonoscopy are two different examination methods, and their main difference is the difference in the patient's experience and the level of pain during the examination.
Ordinary colonoscopy is a traditional examination method, and patients need to remain awake during the examination and may experience some discomfort and pain. This test is indicated for patients who have spontaneous pain sensations and some tolerance.
*Colonoscopy is performed under anesthesia, and the patient will lose consciousness during the examination, so there is no pain or other discomfort. This test is indicated for patients who are sensitive to pain and have a poor tolerance.
In addition to the difference in pain level, there are also some differences in the preparation and precautions before and after the examination between ordinary colonoscopy and **colonoscopy. Ordinary colonoscopy requires taking laxatives for colon cleansing before the examination, while **colonoscopy requires a comprehensive physical examination and assessment before the examination to ensure that the patient's physical condition is suitable for anesthesia.
During the examination, the results of ordinary colonoscopy and colonoscopy are basically the same, but the colonoscopy is performed under anesthesia, which may affect the patient's physical response and the accuracy of the examination results. Therefore, when performing a colonoscopy, it is necessary to choose an experienced doctor and hospital to perform the operation to ensure the accuracy of the examination results.
Colonoscopy is an important examination method, which can directly observe the subtle changes of the colorectal mucosa, and has an irreplaceable role in the diagnosis of colorectal diseases.
Through colonoscopy, doctors can find early lesions such as colorectal polyps and early colorectal cancer, and timely endoscopic resection or pathological biopsy, which has positive significance for the prevention and development of colorectal cancer.
With the improvement of people's living standards and the acceleration of the pace of life, the incidence of colorectal diseases is increasing year by year, and early detection and colorectal diseases are of great significance to improve the quality of life and survival rate of patients. Therefore, colonoscopy has attracted more and more attention.
Colonoscopy is not only a diagnostic method, but also a first-class method. During colonoscopy, doctors can endoscopy colorectal polyps, early colorectal cancer and other lesions to avoid the pain and risk of open surgery.
At the same time, for patients who need drugs**, colonoscopy can guide doctors to use drugs rationally and avoid drug abuse and ineffective use.
It is important to note that colonoscopy is not a universally applicable test. Colonoscopy should be used with caution in some patients with severe cardiopulmonary disease, shock, acute diffuse peritonitis, and other conditions, as well as pregnant women and children.
In addition, before undergoing colonoscopy, patients need to make adequate preparations, such as emptying the intestines and stopping drugs that affect blood clotting.