Why is a colonoscopy prescribed?
A colonoscopy is prescribed for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
The most common indications for colonoscopy are:
- Abdominal pain, diarrhea, severe chronic flatulence, rectal bleeding, prevention of colon cancer (especially in people with a hereditary predisposition), differential diagnosis of functional lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, etc.
- Detection and removal of polyps that have grown from the mucous membrane of the colon,
Colonoscopy is indicated for people aged 45 and older regardless of the presence of complaints.
RULES FOR PREPARING FOR COLONOSCOPY
Diet
- 3 days before the examination, eat foods with a low fiber content: white bread, white rice, dairy products, any type of meat, eggs, butter. Sweets, coffee, tea, hot chocolate are also allowed.
- Avoid whole grains, black rice, buckwheat, beans, lentils, peas, corn, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, hazelnuts, almonds, etc., dried fruits, sunflower seeds, thick juices.
- 1 day before the test, eat soups, broths, potatoes without skin, apple or grape juice, black coffee, tea. It is recommended to drink enough still water.
- Avoid solid foods, milk, orange juice, colored and strained juices, jams.
- On the day of the test, in the morning (3 hours before the test), you are allowed to drink only still water.
Bowel preparation
In our center, the drug for the intestines “MOVIPREP” is used according to the following instructions:
Buy the “Moviprep” in advance.
Option 1: Two-phase (evening, morning)
Food and liquids are allowed until 13:00. After 13:00, you are allowed to drink clear liquids.
Stop drinking liquids 3 hours before the test.
On the eve of the survey | On the day of the examination |
Examination time | 1-st liter of solution | 2-nd liter of solution |
09:00 | 18։00–19:00 | 05:00–06:00 |
10:00 | 18։00–19:00 | 05:00–06:00 |
11:00 | 18։00–19:00 | 06:00–07:00 |
12:00 | 18։00–19:00 | 07:00–08:00 |
13:00 | 19:00–20:00 | 08:00–09:00 |
14:00 | 19:00–20:00 | 09:00–10:00 |
Option 2: One stage (morning)
Food and liquids are allowed until 15:00.
After 15:00, clear liquids are allowed.
Stop drinking liquids 3 hours before the test.
On the day of the examination |
Examination time | 1-st liter of solution | 2-nd liter of solution |
14:00 | 07:00–08:00 | 10:00–11:00 |
15:00 | 08:00–09:00 | 11:00–12:00 |
16:00 | 09:00–10:00 | 12:00–13:00 |
17:00 | 10:00–11:00 | 13:00–14:00 |
18:00 | 11:00–12:00 | 14:00–15:00 |
19:00 | 12:00–13:00 | 15:00–16:00 |
Taking the first liter of solution:
Dissolve one package of Moviprep A and B in 1 liter of still water until completely dissolved.
Increase the amount of solution to 1 liter and mix well.
Drink 250 ml of the solution every 15 minutes.
Over the next hour, drink another liter of permitted liquid.
Taking the second liter of solution:
Repeat the above scheme with the remaining packages of A and B.
In some cases, our staff may need to carry out additional cleaning procedures. Therefore, it is necessary to arrive at the center 30 minutes before the scheduled examination time.
Colonoscopy with intravenous sedation (sleep, anesthesia).
- One day before (or on the day of) the examination, you will be given a health questionnaire. It must be filled out and sent by e-mail. by mail or brought on the day of the examination so that the anesthesiologist can familiarize himself with your health history and current problems.
- 3 hours before the anesthesia, you must not eat or drink anything. In the morning, you can only take regular medications, antihypertensive drugs, etc.
- Plan your time so that after a colonoscopy under anesthesia, you are under the supervision of an anesthesiologist at the medical center for about 30 minutes.
It is not recommended to drive a car for 3 hours after anesthesia.
Cost of services
- Colonoscopy — 30,000 ֏
- Intravenous sedation (anesthesia) — 20,000 ֏
- Biopsy, including histological examination — 15,000 ֏
- Gastro Check-Up maxi (EGD + HP test + colonoscopy + IV sedation + ultrasound of abdominal organs + CBC + consultation + treatment) — 85,000 ֏
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