“my patients always come fi rst. their needs are the most

Through the scope the doctor can see the inside of the lower colon and locate problems such as polyps. What is Sigmoidoscopy? Sigmoidoscopy is a procedure used to view the lower colon. If youʼre age 50 or over, the American Cancer Society recommends having one every 3-5 years to screen for colon cancer. This test can also help find the source of abdominal pain, bleeding, and changes in bowel habits. It is done using a sigmoidoscope, a flex- ible tube with a viewing lens and light. Preparing for the Procedure • Be sure to tell your doctor about any medications you take. Also tell your doctor about any health conditions you may have. • Ask your doctor about the risks of the test. These include bleeding and bowel puncture. • Your rectum and colon must be empty for the test, so be sure to follow the diet and prep instructions exactly. Otherwise the test may need to be rescheduled. During the Test Sigmoidoscopy is done in the doctorʼs office or in an endoscopy unit at a hospital. A nurse or technician may assist the doctor. You may wear a gown or a drape over your lower body. The procedure takes 5-20 minutes. Inserting the Scope You are asked to lie on your left side. The doctor performs a digital rectal exam to check for anal and rectal problems. The rectum is lubricated and the scope inserted. Your may have a feeling similar to needing to have a bowel movement. You may also feel pressure when air is pumped into the colon (to better view the area) or when the scope goes around bends in the colon. Itʼs okay to pass gas during the procedure. Viewing the Lower Colon The lower colon is viewed while the scope is slowly pulled out. The doctor may take a small sample (biopsy) of any abnormal areas. Small polyps, if found, may be removed. � � Gastroenterology Associates of Texas, PA “My patients always come first. Their needs are the most important to me.” Adult Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Disorders Sigmoidoscopy Patient Education The Lower Colon The anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon form the lower part of the colon (large intestine). The colon removes fluid from digested food, leaving stool. The rectum stores stool until it passes out of the body through the anus. Problems in the Lower Colon Some problems can occur in the lower colon. These include hem- orrhoids (swollen blood vessels), inflammation, polyps (precan- cerous growths), and cancerous growths. After the Sigmoidoscopy Usually youʼll discuss the results with your doctor right away, unless youʼre having other tests. Try to pass all the gas right after the test. Otherwise you may have bloating and cramping. After the test you can go back to your normal eating and other activities. Be sure to call your doctor if you notice pain, fever, or excessive bleeding. Slight bleeding or spotting is normal. Sigmoidoscopy Brochure 7/18/06, 1:35 PM 1

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Page 1: “My patients always come fi rst. Their needs are the most

Through the scope the doctor can see the inside of the lower colon and locate problems such as polyps.

What is Sigmoidoscopy?

Sigmoidoscopy is a procedure used to view the lower colon. If youʼre age 50 or over, the American Cancer Society recommends having one every 3-5 years to screen for colon cancer. This test can also help fi nd the source of abdominal pain, bleeding, and changes in bowel habits. It is done using a sigmoidoscope, a fl ex-ible tube with a viewing lens and light.

Preparing for the Procedure

• Be sure to tell your doctor about any medications you take. Also tell your doctor about any health conditions you may have.• Ask your doctor about the risks of the test. These include bleeding and bowel puncture.• Your rectum and colon must be empty for the test, so be sure to follow the diet and prep instructions exactly. Otherwise the test may need to be rescheduled.

During the Test

Sigmoidoscopy is done in the doctorʼs offi ce or in an endoscopy unit at a hospital. A nurse or technician may assist the doctor. You may wear a gown or a drape over your lower body. The procedure takes 5-20 minutes.

Inserting the Scope

You are asked to lie on your left side. The doctor performs a digital rectal exam to check for anal and rectal problems. The rectum is lubricated and the scope inserted. Your may have a feeling similar to needing to have a bowel movement. You may also feel pressure when air is pumped into the colon (to better view the area) or when the scope goes around bends in the co-lon. Itʼs okay to pass gas during the procedure.

Viewing the Lower Colon

The lower colon is viewed while the scope is slowly pulled out. The doctor may take a small sample (biopsy) of any abnormal areas. Small polyps, if found, may be removed.

� � Gastroenterology Associates of Texas, PA“My patients always come fi rst.

Their needs are the most important to me.”

Adult Gastroenterology,

Hepatobiliary &

Pancreatic Disorders

Sigmoidoscopy

PatientEducation

The Lower Colon

The anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon form the lower part of the colon (large intestine). The colon removes fl uid from digested food, leaving stool. The rectum stores stool until it passes out of the body through the anus.

Problems in the Lower Colon

Some problems can occur in the lower colon. These include hem-orrhoids (swollen blood vessels), infl ammation, polyps (precan-cerous growths), and cancerous growths.

After the Sigmoidoscopy

Usually youʼll discuss the results with your doctor right away, unless youʼre having other tests. Try to pass all the gas right after the test. Otherwise you may have bloating and cramping. After the test you can go back to your normal eating and other activities. Be sure to call your doctor if you notice pain, fever, or excessive bleeding. Slight bleeding or spotting is normal.

Sigmoidoscopy Brochure 7/18/06, 1:35 PM1

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