A Sigmoidoscopy is simpler to do than a colonoscopy.
A Sigmoidoscopy is easier to do than a colonoscopy.
Endoscopy- These may include an upper endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy.
This is usually done during a colonoscopy or a Sigmoidoscopy.
Your internist or family doctor may perform Sigmoidoscopy in their office.
A colonoscopy examines the entire colon, while a Sigmoidoscopy looks at the left side only.
Colonoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy These tests use a thin tube with a camera
on the end to look inside the colon.
If you have a colonoscopy or Sigmoidoscopy, the doctor or nurse can take a biopsy of any abnormal tissue.
Some forms of this medication are also used to decrease discomfort or pain during certain medical procedures/exams(e.g., Sigmoidoscopy, cystoscopy).
The preparation for the colonoscopy is more thorough that with the Sigmoidoscopy, as the entire colon needs to be cleaned.
Double contrast barium enema(DCBE) Only if significant
risk factors or rectal bleeding Every 5 to 10 years, only if not having colonoscopy or Sigmoidoscopy.