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Preparation requires thorough colon cleansing, medication review, and adherence to a day-by-day plan. 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If growths (polyps) or abnormalities are found, the physician may remove tissue or perform a biopsy for closer examination.","Answer",{"name":116,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":117},"What preparation is required to complete a colonoscopy?",{"text":118,"@type":114},"Your colon must be cleansed thoroughly. The brochure provides specific dietary and medication steps, including stopping certain drugs and using a bowel prep regimen with Miralax and Dulcolax.",{"name":120,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":121},"Which patients should contact their prescribing provider before the colonoscopy?",{"text":122,"@type":114},"Patients taking Coumadin, Plavix, or other blood thinners may need a change. Those with diabetes on glucose-control medications may need adjustment, and patients with pacemakers/defibrillators, medication allergies, or bleeding disorders should also inform the endoscopy team before the procedure.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":125,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":127,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":129,"site_id":62},404556,1790617994,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":132},{"doc_id":129,"user_id":133,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":134,"doc_module":4,"category_id":34,"category_name":35,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":135,"file_id":136,"file_url":137,"file_type":138,"file_size":139,"view_count":105,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":14,"language":140,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":141,"faqs":142,"seo_title":143,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":144,"read_time":24,"preview_page_count":4},1099523885336,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_276721f389ce27ea32af1340a28f341c","About a colonoscopy  \nA colonoscopy is an examination of the lining of the colon using a colonoscope which is a long, thin, flexible tube with a tiny video camera and light at the end. If growths (polyps) or other abnormalities are found, the physician may remove the abnormal tissue for closer examination or biopsy. Your colon will need to be cleansed thoroughly to complete the procedure. It is very important that you follow the instructions in this brochure.  \nYou will be given an intravenous (IV) line through which sedative medications will be given.  \nColonoscopy Types  \nScreening Colonoscopy: Usually for patients over 50 years old who have no symptoms nor have had a colonoscopy in the past ten years (other conditions may apply) depending on your insurance.  \nDiagnostic Colonoscopy: Patients having symptoms such as blood in stool or diarrhea.  \nFollow up or Surveillance Colonoscopy:  \nPatients with no symptoms but who have had a polyp removed in the past or other conditions that warrant a repeat colonoscopy.  \nLearn more about colonoscopies here:  \n[screen4coloncancer.org | asge.org/patients](screen4coloncancer.org | asge.org/patients)  \nPlanning for other medical conditions  \nA registered nurse will call you prior to your procedure togo over your health history.  \nPlease contact your prescribing provider if:  \n• If you are on Coumadin, Plavix, or another blood thinning medication. You may be placed on a different blood thinner until your procedure.  \n• If you are a diabetic and on any medications to control your blood sugar. Your primary care provider may instruct you to adjust your medication the day before and the day of your colonoscopy. Continue to monitor your blood sugar as usual.  \nPlease let us know if you:  \n• Have a pacemaker or defibrillator. Please call our Endoscopy department before your procedure at 207.973.7446 to inform the nursing staff. If you have the device card, please bring it with you.  \n• Are allergic to any medications  \n• Are taking Versed or Fentanyl  \n• Have a history of a bleeding disorder  \n• Have frequent unexplained bleeding  \nNorthern Light Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, mental or physical ability or disability, political affiliation, religion, culture, socio-economic status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, or language.  \nFrench: ATTENTION: Si vous parlez français, des services d’aide linguistique vous sont proposés gratuitement.  \nAppelez le 1-888-986-6341 (ATS: 711)  \nSpanish: ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística.  \nLlame al 1-888-986-6341 (TTY: 711)  \nPreparing foryour colonoscopy  \nWe want to make you as comfortable as possible during your colonoscopy. We know it can be difficult, and we want to make sure you are prepared to have the best results. Here is a helpful  \nguide to get ready for your procedure.  \nYou have been scheduled for a colonoscopy with:  \nProvider name  \nDate    \nArrival time    \nYou will be receiving a call from a scheduler:  \nScheduler’s name  \nPhone number  \nLocation for your colonscopy  \nPlease arrive at Northern Light Endoscopy, located on the third floor of the Kagan Parking Garage at our State Street campus.  \nInstructions and preparation  \nFive (5) Days Before Your Colonoscopy  \nPurchase the following from your pharmacy:  \n• A 238 gram bottle of Miralax  \n• Four Dulcolax tablets (5 mg)  \n• A 64 oz. bottle of Gatorade (not red, blue, or purple)  \n• Assorted clear liquids  \nStop taking the following:  \n• Ibuprofen, Advil or any other NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) .  \n• Fish Oil  \n• Pepto Bismol  \n• Iron supplements or multivitamins with iron  \n• Fiber supplements  \n• Foods with seeds or nuts including strawberries, tomatoes, and bananas  \nYou may remain on: 81 mg of aspirin.  \nPlease follow these instruction","cbCaibmavWe9dztw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibmavWe9dztw","pdf",429657,"English","# About a Colonoscopy\n## Types of Colonoscopy\n# Planning and Medication Review\n## Contact Your Provider Before the Procedure\n# Preparing for Your Colonoscopy\n## Five Days Before\n## One Day Before\n## The Day of Your Colonoscopy","[{\"question\":\"What is a colonoscopy and what might happen during the procedure?\",\"answer\":\"A colonoscopy examines the lining of the colon using a colonoscope with a camera and light. 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