You have been scheduled for colonoscopy for the purpose of examining your colon {large intestine) and (if applicable) removing a polyp or polyps.
What occurs during the examination?
The colonoscopy examination is done by inserting a long flexible lighted tube into the rectum and beyond. In many cases, the instrument can be inserted throughout the entire extent of the large intestine, permitting a complete examination.
Abdominal cramps are usually experienced by the patient during the course of the examination. However, you will be sedated with medications which will help the cramps. Be sure and tell us if you are allergic to any medications.
What Is a Polyp?
the inside of the colon. Most of these growths are benign bur their removal is strongly recommended so that the polyp may be examined under the microscope, permitting an exact diagnosis to be made. In addition, benign polyps at rimes may become malignant with the passage of time. Therefore, we believe they should be removed. At times, a polyp is discovered unexpectedly during the course of a colonoscopy examination which is being done for other reasons. We recommend that all patients give us permission ahead of time to remove polyps if they are discovered.
What happens if a polyp Is discovered?
If a polyp is discovered, a thin snare wire is passed through the colonoscope and the polyp is encircled. The snare is tightened and an electric current is passed through the wire which cuts off the polyp.
The polyp is then brought out of the colon and sent to the pathologist for further examination.
Are there any possible complications?
The possible complications of colonoscopy and polypectomy (polyp removal) include perforation (rupture) of colon, hemorrhage from the colon and side effects due to the medicines (sedatives) which are given. In very rare circumstances, death could result from a complication.
Note:
You should not use aspirin for 7-10 days before the test and certain arthritis medicines may predispose you to bleeding. Please review all your medications with the doctor.
List of Aspirin or Aspirin Related Drugs
4-Way Cold Tablets
Adprin - B Tablets
A.S.A. Enseals
A.S.A. Tablets
Aches-N Pain Tablets
Advil
Alcohol
Aleve Tablets
Alka-Seltzer Products
Amigesic capsules
Anacin Tablets and Capsules
Anaprox, Anaprox DS Tablets
Anodynos Tablets
Ansaid Tablets
APC
Argesic Tablets
Artha-G Tablets
Arthralgen Tablets
Arthritis Bayer Timed Release Aspirin
Arthritis Pain Formula Tablets
Arthritis Strength Buffering Tablets
Arthropan Liquid
Arthrotec
Ascodeen
Ascriptin, All products
Asperbuf Tablets
Aspergum [chewing gum]
Aspirin
Asprimox Tablets
Axdone
Axotal Tablets
Bayer, All products
BC Tablets and Powder
Brufen
Buf-Tabs
Buff-A Comp No. 3 Tablets with codeine
Buff-A Comp Tablets and Capsules
Buffaprin Tablets
Bufferin, All products
Buffets II Tablets
Buffex Tablets
Buffinol Tablets
Cama Arthritis Pain Relieve
CataFlam Tablets
Cephalgesis
Cheracol
Children Aspirin
Children's Advil Suspension
Children's Motrin Suspension
Congesprin
Cope Tablets
Coricidin
Coumadin
Darvon Compound Pulvules
Darvon with A.S.A. Pulvules
Darvon Compound-65
Darvon-N with A.S.A.
Dasin Capsules
Daypro Tablets
DiFlunisal
Disalcid Capsules
Doan’s Pills
Dolobid Tablets
Dristan
Duoprin-S Syrup
Duradyne Tablets
Easprin
Ecotrin Tablets
Emagrin Tablets
Empirin Tablets
Emprazil
Endodan Tablets
Epromate Tablets
Equagesic Tablets
Equazine M Tablets
Etodolac
Excedrin Tablets and Capsules
Feldene Capsules
Fenoprofen Tablets
Fiorgen PF Tablets
Fiorinal Tablets
Fluriprofen Tablets
Gelpirin Tablets
Gensan Tablets
Goody's Headache Powder
Halfprin Tablets
Haltran Tablets
Ibu-Tab Tablets
Ibuprin Tablets
Ibuprohm Tablets and Caplets
Indochron E-R Capsules
Indocin Capsules/Suspension/ Suppositories
Indocin-SR Capsules
Indomethacin Capsules
Indomethacin Suspension
Isollyl Improved Tablets & Capsules
Ketrolac Tablets
Ketoprofen Capsules
Lanorinal Tablets
Lodine Capsules /Tablets
LodineXL
Lortab
Magan Tablets
Magnaprin Arthritis Strength Captabs
Magsal Tablets
Mamal Capusles
Marthritic Tablets
Maximum Bayer Aspirin
Measurin Tablets
MecloFenamate Capsules
Meclomen Capsules
Medipren Tablets and Caplets
Menadol Tablets
Meprogesic Tablets
Micrainin Tablets
Midol 200 Tablets
Midol, All products
Mobidin Tablets
Mobigesic Tablets
Momentum Tablets
Motrin Tablets
Nalfon Capsules/Tablets
Nalfon Pulvules
Naprosyn Tablets/Suspension
Naproxen Tablets
Neocylate Tablets
Norgesic & Norgesic Forte Tablets
Norwich Extra-Strength Tablets
Nuprin Tablets and Caplets
Orphengesic
Orudis Capsules
Oruvail Capsules
Pabalate
Pabalate-SF Tablets
PAC Tablets
Pamprin-IB Tablets
Pepto-Bismol Tablets and Suspension
Percodan and Percodan Demi Tablets
Phenaphen
Piroxicam Capsules
Ponstel Capsules
Presalin Tablets
Relafen Tablets
Robaxisal Tablets
Rufen Tablets
S-A-C
Saleto Tablets Capsules,
Saleto-200 Tablets
Saleto-400,600,800 Tablets
SalFlex Tablets
Salocol Tablets
Salsalate Tablets
Salsitabs Tablets
Sine-Aid
Sine-Off
SK-65 Compound Capsules
Soma
Soma CMD
St. Joseph Adult Chewable Aspirin
St. Joseph Cold Tablets for Children
St. Joseph Aspirin for Children
Sulindac Tablets
Supac
Synalgos Capsules
Synalgos-DC Capsules
Talwin Compound Tablets
Tolectin 200,600 Tablets
Tolectin DS Capsules
Tolmetin Tablets/Capsules
Toradol
Injection/Tablets
Trendar Tablets
Tricosal Tablets
Tri-Pain Tablets
Trigesic
Trigesic Tablets
Trilisate Tablets and Liquid
Vanquish Caplets
Verin
Voltaren Tablets
Zactin
Zorprin Tablets
CLEAR LIQUID DlET
This diet provides fluids that leave little residue and are easily absorbed with minimal digestive activity. This diet is inadequate in all essential nutrients and is recommended only if clear liquids are temporarily needed.

Milk & beverages
- Foods Allowed:
- Tea (decaffeinated or regular)
- Carbonated beverages
- Fruit flavored drinks
- Foods to Avoid:
- Milk
- Milk drinks

Meats & Meat Substitutes
- Foods Allowed:
- None
- Foods to Avoid:
- All

Vegetables
- Foods Allowed:
- None
- Foods to Avoid:
- All

Fruits & Fruit Juices
- Foods Allowed:
- Strained fruit juices: apple, white grape, orange
- Foods to Avoid:
- Fruit juices with unstrained fruit

Grains & Starches
- Foods Allowed:
- None
- Foods to Avoid:
- All

Soups
- Foods Allowed:
- Clear broth
- Consommé
- Foods to Avoid:
- All others

Desserts
- Foods Allowed:
- Clear flavored gelatin
- popsicles, (no red flavors)
- Foods to Avoid:
- All others

Fats
- Foods Allowed:
- None
- Foods to Avoid:
- All

Miscellaneous
- Foods Allowed:
- Sugar, honey, syrup
- Clear hard candy
- Salt
- Foods to Avoid:
- All others
BREAKFAST
- 4 oz. White grape juice
- 6 oz. broth
- Jell-0
- Tea
LUNCH
- 4 oz. Apple juice
- 6 oz. broth
- Jell-0
- Tea
DINNER
- 4 oz. Orange juice (strained)
- 6 oz. broth
- Jell-0
- Tea
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