A Colonoscopy is an examination used to look for changes such as swollen, irritated tissues, polyps or cancer in large intestine colon and rectum. During a colonoscopy, a long, flexible tube (colonoscope) is inserted into the rectum.Gastroenterologists diagnose, treat and work to prevent gastrointestinal (stomach and intestines) and hepatological (liver, gallbladder, biliary tree and pancreas) diseases. Before we study the procedure and diagnostic significance of Colonoscopy,it is necessary to understand the anatomy or structure and function of each part of large intestine.It is briefly described in this article.Introduction to anatomy of large intestine:The digestive system includes the mouth, pharynx ...Read More

common problems affecting colon:colon is the longest part of the large intestine, a tube-like organ connected to the small at one end and the anus at the other.The colon is also known as the large bowel or large intestine. It is an organ that is part of the digestive system, also called the digestive tract .The digestive system is the group of organs that allow us to eat and to use the food we eat to fuel our bodies.The colon removes water and some nutrients and electrolytes from partially digested food.Common local symptoms or the signs of a colon ...Read More

Colonoscopy procedure:Have you ever heard about Colonoscopy? Why is it done? Do you know what are the reasons ,why might suggest you have a Colonoscopy and in which kind of diseases it is useful in ? A Colonoscopy is a procedure or a test that is used for diagnosis of certain harmful diseases of large intestine.Dr.Piyush Rajan, Gastroenterologist from Sir Ganga Ram hospital,New Delhi explains the reasons why Colonoscopy test is required and which are certain diseases that require the need for procedure of this test .According to Dr Piyush Rajan there are four main reasons for Colonoscopy(1) Presence ...Read More

Sedation-free colonoscopy There is a world over debate that whether the sedative should be given during colonoscopy. World over,in of countries sedative free colonoscopy is the norm.Dr. V.K.Mishra mentions the following benefits of sedation-free colonoscopy:(1) It saves time.The procedure is finished in 10-15 minutes.(2) It increases safety profile since no anaesthesia is given to patient.(3) It saves the cost of anesthesia .(4) It is an easy process.It is more comfortable in men compared to female. This is due to difference in anatomy of intestine of male and female.The previous hysterectomy or pelvic surgery makes it uncomfortable in female.(5) It ...Read More