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Colonoscopy Helps Find Issues in the Large Intestine

A colonoscopy is a simple, diagnostic test that allows your physician to examine the entire colon. Using a flexible instrument called a colonoscope, the physician will be able to guide a small light and camera through your colon and perform a thorough examination. You will be comfortably sedated during the procedure which typically takes about 30 minutes. Most patients report a positive experience and are able to return to regular activities and diet the next day.

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),1 nearly 135,000 people were diagnosed with the disease in 2012, and more than 51,500 died from it.

A colonoscopy can help your doctor become more pro-active and even prevent colon cancer in addition to other diseases or health risks.

Redding Services

Upper Endoscopy

Colonoscopy with polypectomy including examination of the terminal ileum for Crohn’s disease

Endoscopic management of internal hemorrhoids

Endoscopic treatment of Gastrointestinal Bleeding including management of ulcers

Endoscopic variceal band ligation

Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography(ERCP)

Removal of bile duct stones

Palliation of obstructive jaundice by placement of plastic/metallic biliary stents

Endoscopic ultrasound including fine needle biopsy of masses in pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder etc

Esophageal manometry/Impedance

Esophageal pH analysis by tubless monitoring(Bravo)

Esophageal/pyloric/colonic dilations and stent placement

Endoscopic drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts

All endoscopic procedures are performed with conscious sedation or MAC(monitored anesthesia care) using intravenous propofol

Endoscopy Helps To Diagnose Issues in Digestive Tract

Your doctor is most likely to suggest an endoscopic examination if you observe any of these following symptoms:
  • Pain in the stomach
  • Problems in swallowing
  • Suspected gastritis or ulcers
  • Radical change in your bowel movements
  • Assess for polyps in the colon

Major types of Endoscopy

Your doctor is most likely to suggest an endoscopic examination if you observe any of these following symptoms:
  • Pain in the stomach
  • Problems in swallowing
  • Suspected gastritis or ulcers
  • Radical change in your bowel movements
  • Assess for polyps in the colon
Major types of Endoscopy
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