Why do I need a colonoscopy?

In recent years, with the improvement of people's living standards, the incidence of colorectal cancer has become increasingly higher. If colorectal cancer can be detected in the early stages and receive regular professional treatment, most people can be cured. Everyone knows that there are generally no symptoms in the early stages of colorectal cancer. How can we detect colorectal cancer early? This requires colonoscopy, which can effectively help us detect gastrointestinal diseases early.

Colonoscopy is a common examination in hospitals. It looks painful, but not everyone needs to do it. Colonoscopy should only be considered if the following conditions are met: 1. People with unexplained blood and mucus in their stools. 2. Long-term abdominal pain and diarrhea of ​​unknown cause. 3. Patients diagnosed with gastritis or enteritis who have not been cured or whose symptoms have worsened after taking medication. 4. People over 60 years old who often suffer from abdominal pain and constipation. 5. People who suffer from unexplained weight loss.

Things to note after colonoscopy

Patients generally feel abdominal distension during colonoscopy, and some patients may experience dull abdominal pain. If you just feel bloating, it is recommended to do some moderate exercise, which can relieve the symptoms. If the patient is unable to move, it is recommended to perform a clockwise circular massage on the abdomen to promote the discharge of bloating. If necessary, follow the doctor's advice to vent the air through an anal tube. If you have severe abdominal pain, report it to your doctor immediately.

After biopsy or electroresection of polypectomy, please stay in bed and do not do strenuous exercise or barium enema examination within three days. Avoid strenuous activity for two weeks. After electrosurgical polypectomy, the patient is generally required to be hospitalized and fast for 1-2 days, and given intravenous infusion. The patient can be discharged from the hospital when there is no blood in the stool and the condition is satisfactory.

If there are no special conditions, you can eat normal food or according to the doctor's instructions after colonoscopy.

If you experience persistent abdominal pain or excessive blood in your stool, you should tell your doctor immediately.