Can I have a colonoscopy during my period?

Women cannot do colonoscopy during their menstrual period. This is because women's physical condition is relatively poor during their menstrual period, and due to menstrual bleeding, it is not suitable to have a colonoscopy at this time. You can wait until the menstrual period is completely over before having a colonoscopy. When doing a colonoscopy, you must understand some precautions, such as not taking iron supplements three days in advance, and pay attention to dietary taboos.

The following matters require attention.

1. Three days before the examination, stop taking iron supplements and start eating a semi-liquid or low-residue diet, such as fish, eggs, milk, soy products, porridge, noodles, bread, bananas, winter melon, potatoes, etc.

2. Take a laxative and drink plenty of water the night before the examination.

3. Eat a residue-free liquid diet or fast on the day of the examination. Clean the intestines 2 hours before the examination and rest quietly half an hour before the examination.

4. During the examination, the patient first lies on his left side, relaxes his abdomen, and bends his knees. During the examination, change body position as required by the doctor.

5. If you feel any pain during the examination, tell the doctor immediately so that the doctor can insert the endoscope safely.

6. Rest for 1-2 days after the examination. If severe abdominal pain, bloating, bloody stool, etc. occur, go to the hospital immediately.

7. If a biopsy is performed, avoid strenuous activities within 3 days after the operation.

8. Patients with severe heart disease, cardiopulmonary insufficiency, severe hypertension, acute diarrhea, severe ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease of the colon, peritonitis, pregnancy, mental illness, multiple abdominal surgeries and obvious adhesions are prohibited from undergoing this examination.

What is the difference between painless colonoscopy and regular colonoscopy?

In fact, the examination methods of painless colonoscopy and ordinary colonoscopy are the same, except that during painless colonoscopy, the anesthesiologist will give the patient general anesthesia, so that the patient can complete the colonoscopy in a light sleep state. The patient is unaware of the pain and discomfort during the examination. After the examination, the patient can wake up within a few minutes and can leave the hospital after being fully awake.

People who are extremely afraid of colonoscopy can choose painless colonoscopy. In terms of treatment costs, painless colonoscopy is more expensive than ordinary colonoscopy, and everyone can choose according to their own situation.