NOTE: Most patients undergoing flexible sigmoidoscopy require no sedation. Can you request sedation for a sigmoidoscopy? It can be done by a specially trained doctor or nurse. You don’t usually need to have an anaesthetic or sedative for a flexible sigmoidoscopy. Although the procedure can be uncomfortable at first, itRead More →
During a flexible sigmoidoscopy exam, the doctor inserts a sigmoidoscope into your rectum to check for abnormalities in your lower colon. A flexible sigmoidoscopy (sig-moi-DOS-kuh-pee) is an exam used to evaluate the lower part of the large intestine (colon). Do gastroenterologists do sigmoidoscopy? Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and biopsy are safe whenRead More →
FS is more uncomfortable than colonoscopy; however, for the majority it is a tolerable experience. Women found FS only slightly more painful than men. Is colonoscopy better than sigmoidoscopy? The difference between a sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy is that a colonoscopy examines the upper part of the colon as well. ColonoscopiesRead More →
A flexible sigmoidoscopy is generally not painful, though may be mildly uncomfortable. There might be a slight pinch if the doctor removes tissue for biopsy. Most people will be able to resume normal diet and activities immediately after the procedure. How long does it take to recover from a sigmoidoscopy?Read More →
Before your procedure: Your healthcare provider will tell you how to prepare. Arrange to have someone drive you home after the procedure. Tell your provider if you have had a sigmoidoscopy, barium enema, or colonoscopy before and when it was done. Tell your provider about all medicines you currently take.Read More →