Colonoscopy woos
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i don’t get it. So many stories of how horrible a colonoscopy can be yet so many blindly following a doctor into ythe procedurejust because he said you need to do it at age 50. Those with a family history or serious issues with their digestive system I can understand, but just becaiuse I’ve turned 50 I willnot bedictated to. I will never have one no matter what
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paul75665 Sonne
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They only really do colonoscopies as they are quick, simple and relatively safe procedure that can highlight issues instantly and somewhat effectively. But I hear what you are saying, and after my last experience a couple of weeks ago, I never want to have another one as long as I live, and I don't see why I should if they tell me my colon looked looked very healthy, even if I get a positive diagnosis of IBD. The only issue is being able to pick up microscopic problems that can only be found through biopsies, which is why I had to have one.
I presume you have been told that you need colonoscopy? I was under the impression that a bowel screening test had to be done first, where a sample of your stool is tested for blood and inflammatory markers? The results of this test determine whether you should have a colonoscopy or not.
At the end of the day its up to the individual whether they want to go through with a colonoscopy, some would argue that for the 24 hours or so of going through the whole procedure is worth it to give them peace of mind, some would also argue that having one meant issues were discovered sooner rather than later, and appropriate courses of treatment were started before things got worse. But then there are those that argue that what is meant to be, will be, and that is life. All I know is that if I am tested positive for IBD, then its likely I will have to have routine colonoscopies, and I don't want to, not after the last experience I had.
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It's a pretty bad procedure to have to go through in terms of feeling violated, although the sedative puts a different slant on it, it may seem odd to hear this but I found it almost comical in a strange way. I also have to say that seeing the images of my colon on the TV screen was impressive, and really reassuring to see that all was healthy. The worst part for me is the bowel prep, I can handle the colonoscopy, but the prep made me feel really unwell, really don't like that bit. If my colon biopsy results come back clear then I will never want to have another one for as long as I live, whether that happens only time will tell.
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In fairness you had yours 17 years ago, and medical practices and equipment do improve. Although I do have to say that with my last colonoscopy just over a month ago now, I happened to be alert all the way through it and saw the doctors expression and movements briefly, and the effort he seemed to be putting into the procedure seemed excessive for sliding a tube up my backside. It reminded me of the days when I was a boy on the farm, watching my Dad help cows give birth to their young, a lot of effort and quite brutal at points, that put me off farm work for sure!
Luckily my last colonoscopy came back normal, so I shouldn't have another for quite some time now, and I doubt I'll go through with it if I do have to have another. It's not that bad an experience, but certainly one that I can live without.