Frequently asked Questions
1. Does the colonoscopy harm the patient?
Cramping pain may occur depending on the air delivered or the endoscope is advanced. Pre-procedure to minimize discomfort In addition, patients can be removed from the patient's awareness of the process can report this discomfort and can be taken when starting with this condition.
2. Does gastroscopy harm the patient?
There may be complaints of nausea, retching and gas extraction, which are possible to swallow the endoscope. You may feel slight bloating on your stomach. On the other hand, you are doing your convenience. This medication was also administered before the procedure to alleviate the patient.
3. What kind of instruments will be applied to me before the procedure?
Gastroscopy and colonoscopy are three drugs. Dormicum, Anexate and Dolantin. All 3 are injectable. Pre-procedure and intravenous settings to be able to process. Let's get to know the drugs:
4. Dormicum:
Sedation is used in a dose appropriate to the means of sedation and weight. It causes the procedure to be forgotten in patients. The patient does not lose consciousness. A conscious person who does this thing is called calming.
5. Anexate:
This drug is the true antidote to Dormicum. Helps to recover in a short time
6. Dolantin:
It was done as a painkiller. It also causes relaxation and drowsiness.
7. Will I sleep?
The name of the procedure is conscious sedation (Sedoanalgesia). You will be awake, you can speak and you will act. After the procedure, you may not remember what happened.
8. Who is in the room during the procedure?
In our center, there are one or two doctors and one or two nurses during the procedure. In some cases, full anesthesia is also required.
9. How long does it take?
Colonoscopy takes 10-15 minutes and gastroscopy takes 5-10 minutes. The processes may also take shorter or longer.
10. How long do I need to stay at your center after the procedure?
After the procedure, you should rest in the relaxation room for about 15-30 minutes.
11. How long after the procedure and what can I eat?
After a drink you can feed.
12. Can I go home myself?
The medications we use in the procedure may lead to distraction during this day and slow down reflexes. For this reason, you need to come with someone with you.
13. Can I go to work on the day of the transaction?
It is more convenient not to work on the day of the procedure.
14. When will I get my results?
You will be informed immediately about the result. If a sample has to be sent to the pathology, it may take several days to complete.
15. I am ashamed to have a colonoscopy.
First of all, this is a health issue. In our center, our patients are treated very sensitive to their feelings of shame. Disposable pajamas are worn which provide comfort during the procedure. In addition, our patients have the right to choose male or female doctors.
