Guide To Getting A Colonoscopy

Recovery Process

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Patients who do not experience any complications will return home the same day they have the colonoscopy, as it is considered an outpatient procedure. Because anesthesia or sedation is used for a colonoscopy, patients will require a ride home from the medical facility. Side effects of anesthesia may take several hours to wear off, such as nausea, drowsiness, and bloating. Most patients can resume their regular activities the day following their procedure. The results of a colonoscopy are usually provided to patients at their follow up appointment with their gastroenterologist, as they are still under the effects of anesthesia directly following the procedure. If a patient has a biopsy performed during their colonoscopy, the results may not become available for at least several days because they have to be sent to a laboratory for due process. Instructions on what to eat and what symptoms to watch for following the procedure are provided to the patient and their caregiver.

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