Do they put you to sleep for a colonoscopy?
My elder brother had a colonoscopy recently, and he said he was completely asleep throughout. Is it standard procedure for them to put you to sleep for a colonoscopy? I thought it was just sedation.
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3 months ago
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Most clinics use conscious sedation, but because I had a minor blood pressure drop during mine, I always advise checking with your doctor first to assess any underlying risks.
3 months ago
I had one done last year. They gave me an injection and I fell asleep within five seconds, then woke up feeling completely fine like nothing happened.
3 months ago
I was extremely anxious about this and kept researching for days. They actually give you a sedative that puts you in a very light, comfortable sleep so you won't feel anything.
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3 months ago
Yeah, they do. They gave me IV sedation, I blacked out instantly and woke up in the recovery room. Super simple process.
3 months ago
They use standard twilight sedation. Just make sure to finish your liquid prep properly the day before, as a clean colon makes the procedure much quicker.
3 months ago
At my age, I have had a couple of these done. Don't worry at all, the sedation is very mild and you will just sleep through it without any pain.
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3 months ago
They do put you to sleep. After waking up, stick to light, home-cooked vegetarian food like khichdi for a day to let your digestive system recover gently.
3 months ago
Yes, they use mild sedation to keep you asleep and pain-free during the checkup.