I recently had a colonoscopy. I was operated on for a hernia afterwards. Was this dangerous?

Lima Miraflores Peru area where is best to get a colonoscopy and what is the approximate price? Would they speak some English there?

How does this price compare to USA prices and also what would the price be in USA?

How do Peru medical prices compare to USA medical prices for similar procedures?

My surgeon today told me that he can take care of both the colonoscopy and the hernia surgery the same day one after the other? Is this a safe process to have both done at basically the same time?

Now everyone I talk to says I should have a gastro specialist to do the colonoscopy., I don’t know what to do., I am a nervous wreck and have been avoiding getting one done for years., I do not want to feel anything or know anything., I understand you must drink alot of stuff., I am scared.

Just out of curiosity, am I supposed to be drinking clear liquids until I am full so I don’t get hungry the day before a colonoscopy?

I have to have a EKG and Chest Xray done before I have a colonoscopy done. Does any one know why this would be? and what is it for?

He has finished colonoscopy as well as endoscopy , it says Transverse Colon shows Hepatic flexure? shows polypid growth with surface ulcerations.

My mom had a colonoscopy today, she gets one done every two years. The doctor took a sample and I was wondering. Is two years enough time for cancer to develop to a point where it cant be treated? or can the doctor just take samples to study them and not necesarily to find cancer? I am really concerned and sad.

I have read on here that it normally takes days for a bowel movement. But I went the morning after my colonoscopy.

I recently found out through a family member that my dad is going to Phoenix to see some specialist for colonoscopies/colon cancer. He had his colonoscopy and polyps or cysts were found. Does anyone know if Phoenix has any unique cancer treatment centers/diagnostic centers? I’m very confused about everything, but I can’t confront him about it because he’s not supposed to know that I know.

I just had a colonoscopy which the doctor discovered I had a hole which he called a Fistula, that went on & on. So now have to have acouple of tests, then surgery but haven’t went to the surgeon yet. Guess after the tests are done & results come back, will then see the surgeon. But am wondering what type of surgery is done for this. I have searched the internet & can’t find anything on this except to certain conditions that I don’t have.

I had a bowel prep for a colonoscopy and my stool came back clear, however when i had the colonoscopy there was a lot of semi-liquid stool in the ascending colon and the cecum. Do you have any thoughts on what this could mean?

I was just wondering if air is injected into the colon during a colonoscopy test to allow the scope to better maneuver through the colon. I believe I heard this is the case but am not sure. If you have had the procedure (and were awake), was it a lot of air to the point of abdominal bloating?
Do they inject the air prior to putting in the scope or does the scope itself inject air? If they do it beforehand, what do they use, a pump or something? Does your belly plump out a bit?

I think I am having a colitis flare-up. I haven’t had a colonoscopy yet, but I have rectal bleeding.
I know that I should stay AWAY from ibuprofen (Advil) and probably should also stay away from aspirin.
Is it safe to take paracetamol/acetaminophen (Tylenol)?

Nutrient enhanced and Propel that says antioxidants and vitamin enhanced? I have to drink 64 ounces in a prep kit for a colonoscopy and want to get the right thing. I can’t stand Gatorade and they said to use Propel or Powerade. Any help would be appreciated.

Hi. I am 23, female. Healthy height and weight. Sorry this question sounds disgusting but it’s very serious

OK. When I have a bowel movement, there is so much blood. This has been going on some months. I got worried and I was sick so I had a colonoscopy done about 2 weeks ago. The colonoscopy was fine and they said there were no polyps or anything. But the bleeding won’t stop. Now in fact it is 10 times worse. Literally the toilet will be filled with blood.

I started taking fiber but that hasn’t helped. I eat healthy. I reduced meat to once a week and only a very little. I eat fruits and veggies every day, really barely any dairy products. Lots of water and no soda. I never drink or smoke.

The weird thing is that there is really no pain when I use the restroom or anything. I have had terrible hemmroids before, and there is no pain like that.

Should I be worried now? Is this common after colonoscopy?

i am going in for a colonoscopy tomorrow and have been told to drink 2 liters of medication to clear the colon
however I am finding it really hard to drink and keep gagging on it I have taken half the solution and my stool is clear (due to the fact that Iv been having running diarrhea for 3 weeks..so the solution didnt really have to do much to clear my bowels

I am almost 10 weeks pregnant, and will be almost 12 weeks when my colonoscopy is scheduled. I am very very worried about the effects of these two drugs while I am carrying a child. The doctor said that I have a very minimal chance or harming my baby. I was thinking about doing it with out drugs at all, but every time I think about it, I cringe. Please only answer if you have a medical background, and have a good idea as to what you are talking about. Thank you.

I am being about to have a colonoscopy and endoscopy the 29th this month to figure out whether i have crohn’s or irritable bowel syndrome. I wanted to know…does irritable bowel syndrome cause diarrhea? How to i stop it naturally preferably no meds) Is there anything i can eat to stop it?
whatcan i eat that will stop diarrhea? I have been to a doctor…many times…they sent me to a specialist and he sceduled my procedure. What can i do to lower my symptoms?

I recently had a colonoscopy and there was a small benign polyp on my colon. They told me that I need to have a colonoscopy in three years. After that, I need to have a colonoscopy every three years. Why not 1 year, 2 years, or 5 years?

I have to have a colonoscopy in a week. My doctor said to purchase a bowel cleanser from my local drugstore. Can anyone recommend a good colon cleanser that will empty my bowels? What have you taken prior to having a colonoscopy?

I am trying to get the courage up to make appt. for colonoscopy, my nerves have the best of me right now and I am so scared they are going to tell me I have let it go for too long. I am 33. need words of encouragement or something. I know no one on here can tell me whats wrong, but I need some help. I have heard that people who let rectal bleeding go for years are the ones who generally have colon cancer. i have had blood in stool for nearly year and a half. I have gone to rectal dr, he said my rectum looked completely normal, but that doesn’t mean I have nothing serious. I am so frightened that It is consuming me.
Thank you all. Its sad i get nervous everytime I have to go to bathroom, because I just know the blood is goin to be there. Its covered, even with just a small bowel movement.

43/yr old/f. had gastric bypass 3/04 lost 134 lbs, done great for 2 yrs. May 2006 I had unbearable rectal pain, unexplained at that, went to the doc, had internal Hemi’s, Had surgery – didn’t help, had G/B removed didn’t help, Colonoscopy Dx’ed with IBS…placed on Librax, didn’t help..these are my sympotms:
each a.m I have usually (since GBP) 2-3 loose BM’s each morning. right after I start having rectal burning to the point now that I stay nauseated. Thru the day I will have productive gas, (pass a small amount of stool with gas) and I can have up to 6-10 BM’s a day but feel the constant need to eliminate with PAIN and BURNING. I use all the OTC meds but they don’t help, sitz baths only ease the pain. every Friday SX are severe . YES I work in a very high stress job. I run a medical office and have a huge amount of responsibility.
This condition has chg’ed my life…..
yahoo won’t let me add my new addy: medtech1@suddenlink.net PLEASE if anyone out there can help

I’m going in for first colonoscopy on Monday at 2pm. told to drink gatoerade and miralax mixed. when should I start this procedure? Noon time Sunday? Any other tips or info greatly appreciated.

I have a colonoscopy Monday. 3 days before the procedure I must stop eating nuts, seeds and any kinds of foods with a peel. Yesterday, Friday, I temporarily forgot about this and got a strawberry sundae, which had maybe 3 strawberries in it. I tried calling the doctors office, but it is closed. Does any know if this will mess up the procedure? Should I reschedule?