What are the indications for colonoscopy?
INDICATIONS FOR COLONOSCOPY: ● Screening colonoscopy: to check for cancer or precancerous polyps ● Surveillance reasons : to follow up in patients with a history of previous polyps or inflammatory bowel disease ● Diagnostic reasons: to investigate symptoms such as bleeding, diarrhea, change in bowel movements, etc.
What should I expect after a colonoscopy for polyps?
If your doctor removed a polyp during your colonoscopy, you may be advised to eat a special diet temporarily. You may feel bloated or pass gas for a few hours after the exam, as you clear the air from your colon. Walking may help relieve any discomfort. You may also notice a small amount of blood with your first bowel movement after the exam.
How do you empty your colon before a colonoscopy?
Use an enema kit. In some cases, you may need to use an over-the-counter enema kit — either the night before the exam or a few hours before the exam — to empty your colon. This is generally only effective in emptying the lower colon and is usually not recommended as a primary way of emptying your colon.
What should you not do the night before a colonoscopy?
Avoid red liquids, which can be confused with blood during the colonoscopy. You may not be able to eat or drink anything after midnight the night before the exam. Take a laxative. Your doctor will usually recommend taking a laxative, in either pill form or liquid form.
What is the active ingredient in etalpha?
Indication: Etalpha is an active metabolite of Vitamin D, which performs important functions in regulation of the calcium balance and the bone metabolism. Active ingredient is the part of the drug or medicine which is biologically active.
What is the function of etalpha in the body?
Etalpha uses Etalpha is an active metabolite of Vitamin D, which performs important functions in regulation of the calcium balance and the bone metabolism. Etalpha is Vitamin D-hormone analog which is activated by the enzyme 25-hydroxylase in the liver for systemic and in osteoblasts for local D-hormone actions.
What is the role of colonoscopy in the workup of Melena?
In patients presenting with melena, upper GI endoscopy is performed first to identify any upper GI causes. If the upper GI endoscopy does not reveal a source of bleeding, colonoscopy is then indicated to identify any colonic source.