Colonoscopy (cont.)
Medical Author:
R Benjamin Saldana, DO
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Mary T Ryan, MD
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Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
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Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
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Steven L Bernstein, MD
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Next StepsUpon 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. Viewer Comments & ReviewsColonoscopy - Describe Your ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe your experience with a Colonoscopy. Colonoscopy - ProcedureThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:How did you prepare for your colonoscopy procedure? |
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Colonoscopy enables visual inspection of the entire large bowel from the distal rectum to the cecum.
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