Sigmoidoscopy Treatment
A sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic test used to check the sigmoid colon, which is the lower part of your colon or large intestine. This section of your colon is close to your rectum and anus.
A sigmoidoscopy can help diagnose the following symptoms:
- Changes in bowel habits
- Rectal bleeding
- Abdominal pain
- Persistent diarrhea
- Unexplained weight loss
Preparation and Positioning
Before the procedure, you will be asked to remove any jewelry or other objects that may interfere with the procedure. You may be asked to remove your clothing and change into a hospital gown.
To get you into the proper position, you may be asked to lie on the exam table on your left side with your knees bent towards your chest. Or you may be put in the knee-chest position, which involves kneeling with your head and chest bent down, touching the table.
Sigmoidoscopy Process
- Your provider will do a rectal exam to check for any blood, mucus or stool. He or she will also gently dilate (enlarge) your anus.
- Your provider will slowly insert a lubricated tube into your anus and move it into your rectum and the lower part of your colon. After the lower part of your colon is checked, the tube will be removed.
- Air may be injected into your bowel to improve visibility. A suction device may be used to remove liquid stool.
- A sigmoidoscopy may be done together with an anoscopy (a test to check your anus) or a proctoscopy (a test to check your anus and rectum). If another test is done, a special tube will be inserted to check your lower rectum or anal canal.
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