It is a procedure performed for seeing the sigmoid colon (a part of the large intestine) by using an endoscope inserted through the anus.
It is a procedure performed for seeing the sigmoid colon (a part of the large intestine) by using an endoscope inserted through the anus.
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The bowel should be empty and clean to allow examination for which you will be asked to be on clear liquids for a day or two before the surgery, laxatives may be given and/or enemas may be injected.
There may be some abdominal cramping and pain but it will soon subside. You may also briefly experience some pressure and bloating. Anus may be sore for some time.
If there is heavy bleeding and sever pain after the procedure, you must contact your treating doctor.
There may be bleeding, pain and infection. The colon may be punctured /perforated during the procedure causing severe bleeding.
Sigmoidoscopy procedure can be embarrassing. You may feel uncomfortable.
It is screening tool for colon cancer and may need to be performed periodically when there is a strong family history of colon cancer.
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