Colonoscopy (cont.)
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- Colonoscopy Introduction
- Risks
- Colonoscopy Preparation
- During the Procedure
- After the Procedure
- Next Steps
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Alternatives
- Considerations for the Future
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- References
- Authors and Editors
- Colorectal (Colon) Cancer - Slideshow
- Digestive Disease Myths - Slideshow
- Viewer Comments: Colonoscopy - Describe Your Experience
Next Steps
Upon discharge, the doctor will give you a follow-up appointment. The final results of the test are generally available at that appointment, although biopsy results may take some time. In addition, the doctor may give you specific instructions regarding what symptoms to watch for, which ones are normal, and which are more serious. You may also be advised when to start eating and told to slowly increase dietary intake.
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Colonoscopy enables visual inspection of the entire large bowel from the distal rectum to the cecum.
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