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Is Colonoscopy A Safe Procedure?

my brother was having a colonoscopy which they stopped because there were some twisted muscles?? He said he now has to have the procedure in the hospital so they can put him int him. o a deeper sleep. Should I be worried about him. Our father died of colon cancer.
Tue, 17 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Colonoscopy is a safe procedure and complications are very minimal. He has to be on a soft liquid diet on the day before procedure and should take laxative on the day of the procedure. In case of any previous cardiac illness he might require a clearance from a cardiologist. Colonoscopy is important to detect early colon cancers which is very important in your case as he is having a family history of colon cancer.

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Is Colonoscopy A Safe Procedure?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Colonoscopy is a safe procedure and complications are very minimal. He has to be on a soft liquid diet on the day before procedure and should take laxative on the day of the procedure. In case of any previous cardiac illness he might require a clearance from a cardiologist. Colonoscopy is important to detect early colon cancers which is very important in your case as he is having a family history of colon cancer. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.