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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 45 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 and medications.  \nPlease contact your prescribing provider if you:  \n• Take Coumadin, Plavix, or another blood thinning medication. You may be placed on a different blood thinner until your procedure.  \n• Have diabetes and use 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.  \nPlan ahead!  \nWho will your support person be?  \nPlease arrange for someone to come in with you, receive discharge instructions, and sign you out. They will also need to drive you home. We highly recommend someone stay with you for 24 hours after your procedure.  \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 for  \nyour colonoscopy with an extended prep  \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 guide to get ready for your procedure.  \nYou have been scheduled for a colonoscopy with:  \nPhysician name  \nThere are circumstances in which your physician may change on the day of your procedure.  \nDate    \nArrival times are given seven days before your procedure. Any time given to you before that point is subject to change.  \nIf you have any question or concerns, please call us at 207.973.4266, option 2.  \nLocation for your colonscopy  \nPlease arrive at Northern Light Endoscopy, located on the third floor of the Kagan Parking Garage, 489 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401.  \n_____________________________________________  \nInstructions and preparation Please follow these instructions carefully to avoid having to reschedule your appointment.  \n\n| | Ten Days Before Your Colonoscopy\u003Cbr>Purchase the following from your pharmacy:\u003Cbr>• Two 238 gram bottles of Miralax\u003Cbr>• One 119 gram bottle of Miralax\u003Cbr>• Eight Dulcolax tablets (5 mg)\u003Cbr>• A 64 oz. bottle of Gatorade (not red, blue, or purple)\u003Cbr>• Assorted clear liquids\u003Cbr>Seven Days Before Your Colonoscopy\u003Cbr>At 6 pm\u003Cbr>• ","cbCaiko9pe1esga9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiko9pe1esga9","pdf",485923,"English","# About a colonoscopy\n## Colonoscopy types\n## Planning for other medical conditions\n## Preparing your support person\n## Preparing for your procedure\n## Instructions and preparation by timeline\n## Get Ready for your procedure with GetWell Loop","[{\"question\":\"What happens during a colonoscopy and why is bowel cleansing important?\",\"answer\":\"A colonoscopy examines the lining of the colon with a colonoscope that uses a camera and light. 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