What is Colonoscopy?
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Colonoscopy is the endoscopic examination of the large colon and the distal part of the small bowel with a CCD camera or a fiber optic camera on a flexible tube passed through the anus.
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How do members experience Colonoscopy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 79 | 18 | |
| Bowel irritability | 50 | 10 | |
| Diagnostic assessment | 46 | 19 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 15 | 0 | |
| Gastrointestinal polyps | 11 | 8 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 7 | |
| Nausea | 4 | |
| Drowsiness | 2 | |
| Pain | 2 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Abdominal wind pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 13 | |
| None | 37 |
Member evaluations
gingin73
evaluated on Jan 19, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for bowel irritability: Can't tell
- Side effects: Moderate
gagafor2
evaluated on Apr 08, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: None
pheonix61
evaluated on Mar 20, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for bowel irritability: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
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