Posts Tagged "colonoscopy procedure"

The Colonoscopy

Posted by Dr. Buck on Sep 22, 2011 in Procedures | 2 comments

Hi, this is Dr. Parker again and in this post I’m going to try to clear up any questions you have about the colonoscopy.  I know everyone is very eager to get a colonoscopy and sometimes people jump right in without knowing too much about it!  So hopefully I can give you a better understanding of what it is and why your doctor has recommended it. First, a colonoscopy is basically a visual examination of the colon (also called the large bowel).  Before having a colonoscopy, the colon must be cleansed so the doctor can see every inch of the lining of the colon.  The day before the...