Sigmoidoscopy in Arizona

Specific instructions will be given to you in order to cleanse the bowels before your sigmoidoscopy examination. It is important for these instructions to be followed carefully to ensure your colon is well-prepared. Please bring a list of medications and their dosage and be sure to advise your provider of any allergies you have to medications. If you are on blood thinners or take aspirin, please advise your healthcare provider of this as they may need to be temporarily discontinued or modified.

During your sigmoidoscopy in Phoenix, AZ, you will be asked to lie on your left side. Next, your healthcare provider will place the sigmoidoscope into your rectum and advance it to examine the colon. You may experience some cramping or gas from the air that is introduced through the scope during the procedure and you may feel slight discomfort when the instrument negotiates turns or bends in the colon. The exam may take around 15 minutes or longer depending on whether biopsies are taken.

Following the exam, you may feel bloated or experience mild cramping as the air that was introduced into your colon during the procedure is released. If no anesthesia was administered, you should be able to resume your normal activities the same day. When your sigmoidoscopy is complete, your healthcare provider will explain their findings. If biopsies were taken, your physician may suggest an appointment or follow-up call for when the results have returned from the lab.