I never had one, but my parents get them every five years to screen for colon cancer.
It's recommended after age 50, even if you have no apparent bowel problems.
No, the procedure doesn't hurt; it takes about 15 minutes and is done under anesthesia, usually in a hospital or specialized clinic.
By far the worst part is taking strong laxatives the night before and gooshing one's guts out to clear the colon, and of course no eating allowed.
You may be thinking of a sigmoidoscopy, which only looks at the lower third rather than the entire colon.THAT is usually done in a doctor's office without anesthesia and can be QUITE painful, like severe gas pains.
I never had one, but my parents get them every five years to screen for colon cancer.
It's recommended after age 50, even if you have no apparent bowel problems.
No, the procedure doesn't hurt; it takes about 15 minutes and is done under anesthesia, usually in a hospital or specialized clinic.
By far the worst part is taking strong laxatives the night before and gooshing one's guts out to clear the colon, and of course no eating allowed.
You may be thinking of a sigmoidoscopy, which only looks at the lower third rather than the entire colon.THAT is usually done in a doctor's office without anesthesia and can be QUITE painful, like severe gas pains.
I never had one, but I've heard it can be a real pain in the ass
Don't know, not going to find out. I let anything near THAT part of my body.
Not normally. You're usually out of it on anesthesia.
No idea Personally , never needed one
The actual procedure is a breeze. Getting ready for it is a real...ahem...pain in the ass.
No idea and don't want to find out either.
Not as far as I know. I've due for one in April. I'll let you know.
No it's not painful
Just had one in December
The day before is a big mess getting ready for it but you never feel a thing. They put you under and when you wake up you walk out.
No big deal!