Flexible sigmoidoscopy vs. colonoscopy?
Sigmoidoscopy To get exact outcomes, both the rectum as well as the lower colon should be clean and free of stool. Your doctor will provide you with detailed instructions on how you can clean your colon. In general, this will require the usage either one or two times prior to the procedure. It may also require a laxative as well as certain dietary changes. If there are special situations, like the presence of severe diarrhea, the procedure can be omitted. It is generally accepted that you are able to continue taking your normal medication. It is important to inform your doctor about every prescription and non-prescription drug you are taking and any other allergies you might have. Certain medications can increase the risk of bleeding after colonoscopy when biopsies are done. These include aspirin blood thinners like warfarin (Coumadin) and NSAIDs like Motrin or Advil. The doctor might ask you to take off these drugs for a few days prior to the procedure. It is also imp