Is a medical exam which allows for the exploration of the lower part of the digestive tract made up of the Rectum, Sigmoid, descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon, and the caecum.
What is a Colonoscopy used for?
A colonoscopy can be prescribed for various reasons and is becoming more frequently requested as a diagnostic exam. It is actually requested when a patient presents with the following:
- Blood in the faeces;
- Sudden weight loss without apparent reason;
- Presence of anaemia due to a lack of iron;
- Alterations of the colon and rectum during other examinations;
- Probability of the presence of ulcers, lesions, or celiac disease;
- Probability of the presence of intestinal polyps;
- The need to verify for the presence of colon cancer;
This exam also allows the specialist doctor to carry out surgical procedures such as the removal of polyps. By using instruments located within the endoscope, it is actually possible to take samples or perform small surgical procedures, block possible haemorrhaging or bleeding and finally perform emergency interventions. This procedure is especially important in patients who suffer from colorectal tumours.
How to book a private colonoscopy
The London CertisMed QASMC is a private medical Centre of the utmost excellence that is highly specialised and Certismed certified because of the high standard of qualities available. It is one of the best centres nation wide. It provides exams using advanced medical technology and next generation protocols allowing them to perform the following:
- preparation for a colonoscopy without the need for drugs using the Colon Wash technique;
- traditional colonoscopy in a completely painless manner using partial or total sedation;
- Robotic Colonoscopy (the only center in the UK) which allows for a safe colonoscopy, using a disposable system and without the need of drugs;
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