Colonoscopies range in price from R17598.80 to R87994.00.
What exactly is a colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy is a technique that examines the large intestine and colon. A colonoscope, an endoscopic device, is used to do the inspection. The device consists of a long, thin tube with a small camera connected to it. Colonoscopy allows your doctor to identify and treat problems such as ulcers, abnormal growths, inflammatory tissues, and so on without requiring a big procedure.
How Should You Prepare for a Colonoscopy?
Inform the doctor about any medical issues that need to be addressed, such as:
Heart disease
Condition of the lungs
Diabetes Medication Intolerance
Antibiotics during pregnancy may be necessary in the following circumstances:
If the patient has a mechanical heart valve,
If the patient requires antibiotics prior to a surgical or dental operation for medical reasons, the doctor may prescribe dietary and hydration restrictions. To clear out the colon, you may be forced to take laxatives orally. Enemas are often used to cleanse the bowels.
What is the procedure for a colonoscopy?
On the examination table, the patient is requested to lie on his or her side. A colonoscope is introduced into the anus, the rectum, and into the large intestine. The colonoscope sends pictures of the colon as it bends and travels around its curves. The patient may be asked to alter postures in order for the doctor to maneuver the colonoscope. Air is also blasted into the colon to enlarge it, allowing the doctor to view and inspect it more clearly. During the colonoscopy, you may have slight cramping.
After the surgery is finished, the colonoscope is gently withdrawn while the gut lining is carefully checked.
Any abnormalities discovered during the colonoscopy are removed for biopsy.
Polyps are also found and deleted.
Is it possible to cure any disorders during a colonoscopy?
Medicine is injected around bleeding wounds and diverticula.
Heat can also be used to cauterize the wounds.
Cancerous polyps are removed using a lasso-like instrument.
Strictures can be dilated with the use of a balloon.
