Colonoscopy In Raipur - Jai Gastro & Liver Clinic
Welcome to Jai Gastro and Liver Clinic, your trusted partner in gastrointestinal health. We specialize in Colonoscopy, a vital procedure for diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the colon and rectum.
What is Colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used to examine the entire colon and rectum. It helps detect and treat abnormalities such as polyps, inflammation, or early signs of colorectal cancer.
How is Colonoscopy Performed?
A long, flexible tube with a camera (colonoscope) is inserted through the rectum to provide a detailed view of the colon, rectum, and terminal ileum (part of the small intestine). The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia or sedation for comfort. If any polyps or abnormalities are found, they can be treated or removed during the procedure.
Indications for Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is recommended for individuals experiencing:
- Persistent abdominal pain or changes in bowel habits
- Blood in stool or rectal bleeding
- Family history of colorectal cancer or polyps
- Screening for colorectal cancer or evaluation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Benefits of Colonoscopy
Early Detection
Helps identify colorectal cancer and other abnormalities at an early stage.
Polyp Removal
Prevents the development of cancer by removing precancerous growths.
Tailored Approach
Provides a full view of the colon for accurate diagnosis.
Safe and Effective
Minimally invasive with minimal discomfort and quick recovery times.
FAQs - Colonoscopy in Raipur
Colonsocopy is a diagnostic procedure used to examine the entire colon, rectum, and part of small intestine (terminal ileum) It helps detects abnormalities such as polyps, inflammation, ulcers, or early signs of colorectal cancer
Colonoscopy is generally performed with local anaesthesia and sedation. Although there are chances you might feel a little cramping or bloating during the procedure, but it is usually mild.
However, there is no starting age. But, it is advisable at the age of 50 to 60 years and thereby every 5 to 10 years to get a colonoscopy. A family having a history of colorectal cancer should take this advise seriously.
We have done multiple colonoscopies at our clinic – Jai Gastro & Liver Clinic, and most of our patients have recovered from its after effects like gas or bloating, within few hours (6 hours).
Colonoscopy is a simple medical procedure, where a gastroenterologist inserts a flexible lighted tube attached with a camera (colonoscope) into the rectum and the colon to examine the large intestine and the end of the small intestine. Whereas, an Upper GI Endoscopy is required to check the upper part of the small intestine.
Diseases like colorectal cancer, polyps, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcers, unexplained weight loss, diverticulosis, etc. can be detected by colonoscopy.
The symptoms to opt for colonoscopy are blood in stool, rectum bleeding, mucus in stool, unexplained weight loss, unexplained abdominal pain, change in bowel habits, longer periods of diarrhoea, etc.
Dr Abhishek Jain with 12+ years of experience as a gastroenterologist, hepatologist, and endoscopist, does colonoscopy at Jai Gastro & Liver Clinic, in Raipur.
Dr Abhishek Jain is a very good doctor at Jai Gastro & Liver Clinic in Raipur doing colonoscopy.
The cost of colonoscopy in Raipur can vary from INR 4,000 to INR 8,000 depending upon the hospital, clinic, sedation, doctor’s charges, tests, etc.
If your stomach pain has been for long then consulting a gastroenterologist like Dr Abhishek Jain is recommended. Need of doing a colonoscopy can be decided based upon your symptoms.
