How Do You Get A Colonoscopy To Test For Colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a inflammatory disease of the colon similar to Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome. In fact, since the symptoms are so similar to other bowel diseases, diagnosis can only be made after ruling out other causes. One way to rule these out and to definitively diagnose colitis is to get a test known as a colonoscopy. Speak to your doctor about your symptoms and schedule an appointment to have a colonoscopy to definitively test for colitis. Though your symptoms may sound like colitis, it’s important for your doctor to see what the inflammation looks like in order to come up with a treatment plan. Discuss any other medical conditions, allergies you have and any medications you are taking and how they may affect your exam. At this time, you should also talk to your doctor about what type of anesthesia will be used during the colonoscopy test and its particular effects. Arrange for someone to bring you to your appointment, bring you home and stay with you until th
