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what the risks are colonoscopy, colonoscopy, anal biopsy, a colonoscopy, internal examination, the colon, using an instrument, a colonoscope, colonoscope, small camera attached to a flexible tube, unlike sigmoidoscopy, examines only the lower third, the colon, colonoscopy examines the entire length, the colon, lie on left side, knees drawn up toward the chest, after administration of a sedative, pain reliever, colonoscope is inserted, the anus, gently advanced, terminal small bowel, air, inserted, the scope, a better view, suction, remove secretions, better views, withdrawal than, insertion, a more careful examination, withdrawal, the scope, tissue samples taken, tiny biopsy forceps inserted, the scope, polyps removed, electrocautery snares, photographs taken, specialized procedures, laser therapy, thorough cleansing, the bowel is mandatory, instructions, doing this, given by the provider, using enemas, not eating solid foods 2, 3 days, taking laxatives, told to stop taking aspirin, blood-thinning medications, several days, to avoid dehydration, drink plenty of clear liquids juices, broths, instructed, continue taking any regularly-prescribed medication, discontinue taking iron preparations a few weeks, instructed by the health care provider, iron residues produce a dark black stool, inhibits the view, complete emptying, the colon, the examination, enemas, purgatives, must be repeated, no solid matter remains, an intravenous infusion, an injection, given to administer a pain reliever, a sedative, valvular heart disease, receive antibiotics, prevent infection, outpatients must plan to have someone take them home, woozy, unable to drive, infants, children, test depends on child's age, level of trust, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, sedative, pain medication, provide relaxation, produce a drowsy feeling, a rectal examination, precedes the test to dilate the rectum, make sure, no major obstructions, have the urge to defecate, the rectal exam is performed, the colonoscope is inserted, feel pressure, the scope moves inside, brief cramping, gas pains felt, air is inserted, the scope advances, passing of gas, expected, discomfort lessened by taking slow, deep breaths, help relax the abdominal muscles, mild abdominal cramping, considerable passing of gas, exam, sedation should wear off, few hours, the sedation, not feel any discomfort, have no memory, obtain tissue specimen, biopsy, to evaluate unexplained anemia, to evaluate unexplained blood, in the stool, abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, abnormalities, polyps, found on contrast x-rays, barium enema, the type, extent of inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, crohn's disease, to follow a previous finding of polyps, colon cancer, a family history of colon cancer, normal findings, simply healthy intestinal tissues, lower gastrointestinal, gi, bleeding, polyps, removed, the colonoscope, exam, tumor, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulosis, particularly in older people, additional conditions under which the test performed, cmv gastroenteritis, colitis, colon cancer screening, colorectal polyps, ischemic colitis, pseudomembranous colitis, bowel perforation, hole, requiring an repair operation, less than 2 out of 1,000 tests, heavy, persistent bleeding from biopsy, polypectomy sites, 1 out of 1,000 tests, adverse reaction to sedative medication causing respiratory depression, low blood pressure, 4 out of 10,000 tests, infection requiring antibiotic therapy, nausea, vomiting, bloating, rectal irritation, oral purgatives, must sign an informed consent form, several hours rest, to replace fluids lost, laxatives, fasting, drink plenty of liquids, test.