What is involved in a colonoscopy and is it painful?
111575
A colonoscopy is where you intenstines are examined with an instrument that looks like flexible tube with a light and lens at one end and a hookup to a video camera at the other. A patient is given instructions prior to the procedure on how to diet and then take a series of laxatives to fully clean the intenstines. When the procedure is performed, you are placed on anesthesia, lying on your side in a bed. The tube is inserted at the appropriate end and the surgeon looks around inside you. If you are lucky they find nothing. If a cancerous polyp is found, they can use the instrument to remove it. Either way, you come out of a deep sleep a winner. If you are over 50, a colonoscopy is a MUST. God knows, it can spare you a deadly cancer.
417815
Having anything go up your butt can feel akward.  As far as pain is concerned, its all about the skill of the doctor.  They will apply lubrication before proceeding.  I would advise you to express your concern to your physician.  Some physicians may offer a local minor anesthetic to numb the area before the procedure.  In retrospect I can guarantee this will be less painful than a colposcopy if you've ever needed to endure one.
696211
Stomach pain. Its like not unbearable. But the pain comes and goes every few seconds.
256466
Pain is a sign of something wrong.  Go to an emergency room immediately.  It could be something as harmless as a pulled muscle, but it could also be something as serious as an obstructed bowel.  My friend in high school used to have flank pain all the time and found out that he had bowel obstruction problems and could have died at any moment.  He was just lucky.
922272
it is a few seconds of pain, if there is any.  More painful are your rude questions!
937364
The procedure is basically painless in 99% of the people who've had one. You just feel a little pressure as they take a small sample. The skin is numbed so you don't feel any surface pain. The liver doesn't have many nerves inside, so there is little discomfort. The hardest part is lying on your side for 2-4 hours afterwards. It sounds worse than it is. I've had one. Best wishes.
799704
Usually no blood after that long after a colonoscopy but, not unheard of. Also, the Dr. is right. Give it time. your body hasn't had time to build up pregnancy hormones yet. Give it a while. Also, another possibility is you are just a little late and having a little problem because of stress and you may not be pregnant either. Time will tell. If you are wanting a baby I hope you are . Good luck anyhow.
333478
I'm a medic and have been working as one for eight years. I would not recommend it. If you really want to cleanse your colon correctly go to an Internal Medicine clinic and have a doctor do it. Sure you'll feel "lighter" but you're getting rid of Good Bacteria that help fight infection. Same goes for douches. Not saying you can't do it, just be careful that you don't do it too often.
473439
No people it is really COLOPOSCOPY and it is Cervical, nothing to do with your colon.\n\nMine was $350 for the gyno and then another $380 for the lab to process the cells and stuff.\n\nThat is before insurance (under my deductible), so I would assume it'd be the same for you.  Just watch out for doctors that are "affiliated" with hospitals, then you have to pay DR and Hospital both.\n\nAnd it hurts horribly, but only for like one second, I swear!  Good luck, I'm sure its nothing, like most!\n\nWait, I just reread your question...be prepared it is NOT just a light.  They will use that and then in 98% of cases they will biopsy you right there.  That is what I am referring to in my answer.  A little squirt of alochol to numb the area and then a little snip from each spot that looks abnormal.
183767
what ever dude wait till your 40 and need the colon examined. its a quick cup and you cough. the doctors has seen hundreds and will see hundreds more so it will only be embarrassing to you. you might want to tell your doc to give you a testicular cancer check as well thats a little more involved but you need to do it for your own health if you are between 16-25 years old.
808706
My opinion (and I am no doctor).  You need to have the other end checked also.  A colonoscopy.  The constant bm's would concern the other end--not the top end.  As for your question,  I do not know.  You need to ask your doctor.  But I do not think it is anything to worry about (but as I said, I am no doctor)  Also, just a suggestion--try some yogurt containing lactobacillus acidophyllis.  Supposed to be good for the lower intestine???  Eat 2-3 per day for a week.  Good Luck
1012926
yes it is, there are several good hemorrhoid medicines over the counter.. if the swelling, and itching or bleeding continues you may have to see a doctor but i have had them real bad and this medicine does help.. may take a few day or almost a week but it will help.. someday if they you get numerious hemorrhoids the doctof may want to remove them..that is a simple surgery and can be done while having a colonoscopy...i hope this information helps you.. you may want to use more fiber or a stool loosener to help you have easier bowel movements and less straining...
898913
These are simple polyps that normally removed at sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy by snaring. I agree with the other answer which says 6 months and then a year follow up, at which point your colon will be imaged, normally with a colonoscope just to ensure there are no further polyps devleloping.\n\nDo not take the advice to speak to an oncologist! It is not cancer! If you felt the need to speak to anyone, a general surgeon or gastroenterologist would be more appropriate.
286928
does it hurt or does it make things harder? if not, who cares? if so, go to the doc
898436
A Gastroenterologist performs the vast majority of colonoscopies although some Family Physicians and General Surgeons do as well.  The cost just for the physician is typically more than $600 and this does not include the fee for the outpatient hospital room utilized nor the medications given for sedation.  I do not advocate a colonoscopy if there is not a reason meaning that I do not advise patients to have them on a routine basis.  The worst part is the 'clean out' not the colonoscopy itself.
1145497
There is a stinging pain with the anesthetic needle and the anesthetic being injected. The biopsy needle may be felt as a deep pressure and dull pain. This pain is sometimes felt in the shoulder.
445751
Don't worry about the colonoscopy procedure as you will not be that uncomfortable. You will be lightly sedated and won't remember anything about it. The good news is that if anything is found to be amiss, it can be taken care of before it becomes life threatening. Add a little  humor to the procedure. I put a temporary tattoo of a Tasmanian Devil on my buttock! The surgical staff thought it was hysterical.