Flexible sigmoidoscopy - Mayo Clinic
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OverviewWhy It's DoneRisksHow You PrepareWhat You Can ExpectResultsClinical Trials During the examWearing a gown, you'll begin the exam lying on your left side on the exam table, usually with your knees drawn toward your abdomen. The doctor will insert a sigmoidoscope into your rectum. The sigmoidoscope contains a light and a tube that allows the doctor to place air into your colon. Th… After the examAfter the exam, you may have mild abdominal discomfort. You may feel bloated or pass gas for a few hours as you clear the air from your colon. Walking may help relieve any discomfort. You should be able to return to your usual diet and activities right away. You may also notice a smal…
During the examWearing a gown, you'll begin the exam lying on your left side on the exam table, usually with your knees drawn toward your abdomen. The doctor will insert a sigmoidoscope into your rectum. The sigmoidoscope contains a light and a tube that allows the doctor to place air into your colon. Th…
After the examAfter the exam, you may have mild abdominal discomfort. You may feel bloated or pass gas for a few hours as you clear the air from your colon. Walking may help relieve any discomfort. You should be able to return to your usual diet and activities right away. You may also notice a smal…
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