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It also explains the diet you need to follow 2 days before your appointment.  \nWhat is a colonoscopy?  \nA colonoscopy is a way to closely check the inside looks at the lining of your large bowel (colon) using a flexible camera. It allows us to take tissue samples called biopsies for analysis by the pathology department if needed.  \nThe flexible camera called a colonoscope is used to look at the inside of your bowel on a screen. This lets the endoscopist check whether there is a disease or inflammation present. If a sample needs to be taken, you should not be able to feel it. Photographs are taken during the procedure and are kept in your medical records. If you choose to watch the procedure, please keep in mind that the images on the screen will make things look bigger than they really are.  \nWhy do you need a colonoscopy?  \nA colonoscopy is used to find the cause of your symptoms, help with treatment and to decide if any more treatment or investigation is needed. It is also used for follow-up inspection of previous disease or assessing the clinical importance of an abnormality seen on an x-ray.  \nPlease contact your GP immediately if your condition or symptoms gets worse before your appointment.  \nWhat are your options?  \nA barium enema or CT colon are alternatives to a colonoscopy. The advantage of a colonoscopy is that samples can be taken in the same procedure. You would not need a second examination.  \nRisks  \nA colonoscopy is known as an invasive procedure, which can lead to complications. Serious complications are very rare. The most serious risk is the endoscope damaging your colon during the test. This can cause an infection, bleeding, or a tear (perforation) of the lining of the bowel. If this were to happen, your abdomen may become painful and bloated , and you may need medicine or surgery to treat the problem.  \nIf a biopsy is taken or a polyp is removed during the procedure, you may pass a small amount of blood from your bottom (anus) afterwards. This should only happen up to 12 to 24 hours after the test and is usually no more than a few teaspoons full.  \nSometimes your procedure may have to be stopped or may be incomplete. This can happen if you find the procedure too uncomfortable or if your bowel preparation did not empty your bowel completely. In this case, the test may need to be repeated, or we may suggest a different procedure.  \nMedication  \nPlease continue to take your regular medication as prescribed, unless you are taking any of the following:  \n• Iron tablets: You must stop these 1 week before your appointment  \n• Stool bulking agents such as Fybogel, Regulan, Proctofibre, Loperamide (Imodium) or Codeine Phosphate – You must stop these 3 days before your appointment  \n• Anticoagulants/Antiplatelets: Please contact the endoscopy unit on 024 7696 6805 if you are taking blood thinning medications such as Warfarin, Clopidogrel, Rivaroxaban, Apixaban, Edoxaban, Dibigatran or Prasugrel  \n• Diabetes: If your diabetes is controlled with insulin or oral medication , please make sure you have received a diabetic information leaflet and that the Endoscopy unit is aware. This is to make sure you are seen in a timely manner.  \nPreparing for the procedure  \nYou must have a clean and empty lower bowel. This is to make sure the endoscopist has a clear view to complete a full assessment.  \nTo achieve this, you must  \n• Start a strict low fibre diet 2 days before to your appointment.  \n• One day before, have a light early breakfast before 10am. Then clear fluids only until after your procedure.  \n• Start bowel preparation (laxative medicine) 1 day before the appointment.  \n• Read the bowel preparation timing instructions corresponding to your appointment time and drink plenty of clear fluids.  \nSuggested diet starting 2 days before your appointment  \nFibre i","cbCaie7zCq1nKEH9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaie7zCq1nKEH9","pdf",301438,12,"English","# Endoscopy Unit\n## What is a colonoscopy?\n## Why do you need a colonoscopy?\n## What are your options?\n## Risks\n## Medication\n## Preparing for the procedure\n## Suggested diet starting 2 days before your appointment\n## Suggested diet 1 day before your procedure","[{\"question\":\"What happens during a colonoscopy and can tissue samples be taken?\",\"answer\":\"A colonoscopy examines the inside of the large bowel using a flexible camera shown on a screen. 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