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Guidance covers colonoscopy basics, how the colonoscope examines the colon, and who should undergo the test based on age and risk level. The booklet also details prep goals, including dietary and laxative cleansing, why split-dose prep improves visibility, and special considerations for diabetes. 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Do NOT do the prep and risk being turned away.  \nAfter careful assessment, your doctor has decided that a colonoscopy is necessary to evaluate your colon, or large intestine. Since your cooperation is essential for a successful examination, it is important that you know what is to be done and why. After reading this booklet, please ask your doctor if you have any additional questions or concerns.  \nWhat Is Colonoscopy?  \nColonoscopy is a medical term that has two parts—\"colono, \" which refers to the colon, and \"scopy, \" which means \"looking into. \"Therefore, a colonoscopy is a test that lets your doctor look inside your colon. The instrument used to perform this test is the colonoscope: along, flexible tube about the width of your index finger. Within the end of this tube is a miniaturized high-resolution video camera with a wideangle lens. Performed under comfortable anesthesia, this\"scope\" is painlessly passed into the rectum and gently guided through the entire colon. More accurate at visualizing the inner lining of your colon than a CT scan or MRI, colonoscopy is a safe and highly effective diagnostic technique.  \nWho Should Have a Colonoscopy?  \nThere are two reasons to perform a colonoscopy. The first is periodic SCREENING for colon polyps to prevent colon cancer. Screening is recommended for all adults over the age of 45. Average-risk individuals are advised to return every 10 years if the test is normal. Those with a personal or family history of colorectal cancer, colon polyps, or other chronic intestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, are considered high-risk and are screened more often.  \nThe second reason to have a colonoscopy is a DIAGNOSTIC study to help your doctor explain symptoms such as rectal bleeding, lower abdominal pain, or change in bowel habits.  \nGood News About the Prep  \nIt's no secret that the worst part of having a colonoscopy has always been the preparation, or \"prep.\" This examination requires a thorough colon cleansing so nothing blocks your doctor's view. Your colon must be completely free of all waste. This requires special dietary and laxative preparation the day before the test.  \nIn the past, both poor taste and high prep volume have been a problem. But, there is good news! Finally, newer \"prep\" kits have been developed with a lower overall volume than \"the gallon prep\" of the past. Even better, for those who don't mind swallowing many pills, a new tasteless \"pill prep\" is also now available. There are special preps for those with chronic kidney disease. Detailed prep instructions will be provided. Please review these instructions well before your appointment.  \nWhy Split the Prep?  \nYou want this test to be accurate, which requires an excellent prep. To accomplish this, most colonoscopy preps are now split into two halves. The first half is taken the evening before your exam, and the other half the next morning, about 6 hours before your exam. This usually means getting up in the middle of the night to take the second half. Many patients question the need for a split prep. It's very inconvenient. Well, the first half does a good job of cleaning out the colon. However, while sleeping, your small intestine-which works 24 hours a day-dumps its contents into your right colon, preventing a clear view. The second half of the prep removes this material. It's like the first half cleans your colon, and the second half \"polishes\" it-giving your doctor the best possible view.  \nCan Diabetics Have A Colonoscopy??  \nWe realize many patients with diabetes wonder about the safety of a colonoscopy prep. The bottom line is it can be done safely if you follow special instructions. We examine patients with diabetes every day in our center.","cbCaif8mJjRS4GoV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaif8mJjRS4GoV","pdf",615127,"English","# Having A Colonoscopy\n## COVID Policy\n## What Is Colonoscopy?\n## Who Should Have a Colonoscopy?\n## Good News About the Prep\n## Why Split the Prep?\n## Can Diabetics Have A Colonoscopy?\n## What About Your Medications?","[{\"question\":\"When should you call to reschedule a colonoscopy due to COVID-19 symptoms or exposure?\",\"answer\":\"If you have a fever, unexplained cough, respiratory symptoms, or exposure to someone with symptoms or confirmed COVID-19 within the last four weeks, call and reschedule. Do not do the prep if you might be turned away.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is split-dose colon prep recommended?\",\"answer\":\"Split prep improves accuracy by cleaning the colon and then removing contents that move from the small intestine to the right colon overnight. This gives the doctor a clearer, more polished view.\"},{\"question\":\"How should patients with diabetes prepare for a colonoscopy?\",\"answer\":\"Diabetes prep may require temporary medication adjustments and closer blood sugar monitoring to reduce hypoglycemia risk. Patients are advised to tolerate a slightly higher blood sugar for a day or two, and to discuss adjustments with an endocrinologist or PCP if diabetes is difficult to control.\"}]","Having A Colonoscopy - COVID Policy | PDF",1790541259,23]