What is Colonoscopy?

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that uses a flexible tube with a camera to examine the inside of the colon and rectum for abnormalities such as polyps, inflammation, or cancer.

A colonoscopy is an examination of the inside of your large intestine (colon). It is useful in diagnosing gastrointestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer. It may also help treat and prevent colon cancer. For middle-aged and older adults, doctors recommend colonoscopy to check for cancer.

Major reasons for colonoscopy

Symptoms:

To find the cause of problems such as:

• Bleeding from the stool or rectum.
• Persistent diarrhea.
• Persistent abdominal pain.
• Weight loss or fatigue.

Diagnosis and Treatment:
To diagnose chronic inflammatory bowel disease, remove a polyp (a small tumor on the inner wall of the large intestine) during a (biopsy) procedure and give it for examination. This includes both the colon (large intestine) and the rectum (rectum).