{"id":1406,"date":"2024-09-09T16:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T16:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theme-dev.cmsmasters.net\/medical\/?p=1357"},"modified":"2024-10-20T07:55:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-20T07:55:05","slug":"common-questions-my-patients-ask-about-colonoscopy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/zh\/common-questions-my-patients-ask-about-colonoscopy\/","title":{"rendered":"Common questions my patients ask about colonoscopy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1406\" class=\"elementor elementor-1406\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5b31100 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"5b31100\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8da35d0\" data-id=\"8da35d0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8d488a cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a8d488a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who needs a colonoscopy?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a67b912 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a67b912\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Everybody needs a <a href=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/zh\/service\/colonoscopy\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\u7ed3\u80a0\u955c\u68c0\u67e5<\/a> at some point in their adult life! Did you know that Singaporeans have a 5% lifetime risk of developing cancer? This risk increases as we age! As with any cancer, the outcome or prognosis is better when it is detected at an early stage.<\/p><p>With regular colonoscopy, we have the ability to survey the colon for early cancers and biopsy them before an actual surgery. Better still, the detection of polyps during colonoscopy enables the problem to be \u2018nipped in the bud\u2019 (literally!). This is because <a href=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/zh\/service\/colorectal-cancer-surgery\/\">colorectal cancers<\/a> are thought to originate as small polyps that eventually undergo malignant transformation into cancers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-cfbfbf6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"cfbfbf6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-59f3f5d\" data-id=\"59f3f5d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6a7c44 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6a7c44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do I need a regular scope check-up? How often should I do it?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c898e12 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c898e12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Health Promotion Board recommends a screening colonoscopy for everyone above the age of 50. Any individual who has a first-degree relative with a history of colon cancer, the recommendation is to do a colonoscopy 10 years prior to that index case.<\/p>\n\nBeyond the first screening colonoscopy, the frequency is dictated by:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Presence of symptoms such as bleeding in the stools, change in bowel frequency or consistency.<\/li>\n<li>Presence of polyps (type, size &#038; number) found in the previous scope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>It\u2019s good to have a discussion with your surgeon about the need for a colonoscopy and how often to repeat it.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85b8c62 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"85b8c62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What can it do for me? Treat cancer?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0435767 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0435767\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-can-colonoscopy-do-for-me-30x30.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-32308 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-can-colonoscopy-do-for-me.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-can-colonoscopy-do-for-me.webp 768w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-can-colonoscopy-do-for-me-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-can-colonoscopy-do-for-me-450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-can-colonoscopy-do-for-me-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-can-colonoscopy-do-for-me-30x20.webp 30w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-can-colonoscopy-do-for-me-15x10.webp 15w\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-can-colonoscopy-do-for-me-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-can-colonoscopy-do-for-me-450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-can-colonoscopy-do-for-me-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-can-colonoscopy-do-for-me-30x20.webp 30w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-can-colonoscopy-do-for-me-15x10.webp 15w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-can-colonoscopy-do-for-me.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ace5d3 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ace5d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Colonoscopy is the best way to detect polyps and cancers. Scans such as CT colonography and barium enema may not be sensitive enough to pick up tiny polyps. Through a scope, a surgeon can both view and biopsy (take a sample) for histology. This is crucial for confirming the diagnosis before an actual resection surgery is recommended.<\/p>\n\n<p>Other than diagnosis, the colonoscope may sometimes be used to treat rectal cancer when it is at its earliest stage (T1). This is feasible via a highly specialised technique known as endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) or endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). Not every early cancer is suitable for this endoscopic resection though.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-270a3a7 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"270a3a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I request for this procedure for a peace of mind?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1f5d71 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b1f5d71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/consultation-30x30.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-32309 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/consultation.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/consultation.webp 768w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/consultation-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/consultation-450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/consultation-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/consultation-30x20.webp 30w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/consultation-15x10.webp 15w\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/consultation-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/consultation-450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/consultation-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/consultation-30x20.webp 30w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/consultation-15x10.webp 15w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/consultation.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5142f65 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5142f65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\nThere are many reasons why an individual may request for a colonoscopy even though he may not have any symptoms. The commonest reason is a positive family history of polyps and\/or colonic cancer. Ultimately, whatever the reason, a normal colonoscopy can certainly provide a peace of mind. Nevertheless, a colonoscopy is not without risks so be sure to discuss all the potential risks and benefits with your surgeon.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-baf58fd cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"baf58fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Some common questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e588c9e cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e588c9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is it a common procedure in Singapore?<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e76d40b cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e76d40b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt is one of the commonest procedure being performed amongst Singaporeans. This is in part due to an effective public health campaign towards awareness of colorectal cancer. I\u2019m sure that amongst your relatives, friends and colleagues, there will be at least a couple of them who have undergone a colonoscopy. As mentioned earlier, some people do need to have a repeat colonoscopy because of abnormal findings or the emergence of new symptoms.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb54460 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cb54460\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is this a surgery? Will it be covered by insurance?<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-710a7d0 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"710a7d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With operative techniques such as laparoscopic or endoscopic surgery, modern-day surgery has departed from the concept of always needing to cut open a body part to fix or remove a problem. Colonoscopy and endoscopy in general do not fit under this traditional approach. Nevertheless, a surgical code and table are assigned to colonoscopy just like other surgical procedures. This enables all procedures to be audited by the Health ministry as well as providing a fee benchmark. Surgical procedures are covered by government subsidies as well as both national and private insurance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d67610 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d67610\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">I hear it is a very uncomfortable procedure. Can I be under GA?<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfe20fd cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfe20fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\nA colonoscopy is usually performed either under conscious or deep sedation. An anaesthetist may be present to assist with this sedation. Rarely is a general anaesthesia (GA) necessary which means the complete loss of the patient\u2019s protective reflexes and ability to maintain his airway. Depending on the level of sedation, the patient may have some awareness of discomfort (such as abdominal bloating) during the procedure. Generally, this discomfort is minimal and should dissipate completely at the end of the procedure.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everybody needs a colonoscopy at some point in their adult life! Did you know that Singaporeans have a 5% lifetime risk of developing cancer? 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