What diseases can be detected by a colonoscopy?

A colonoscopy is performed to detect: Colorectal cancer. Precancerous tumors or polyps. Inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.
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Endoscopies are a vital tool to detect:
  • Esophageal cancer.
  • Barrett’s esophagus, a precancerous change in the esophagus.
  • Stomach cancer.
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  • Hiatal hernia.
  • Ulcers.

Why would you be referred for a colonoscopy?

Some of the reasons why you may need a colonoscopy are: to help find the cause of bowel symptoms. to look for early signs of bowel cancer as part of the national bowel cancer screening programme. to look for early signs of bowel cancer if you are at high risk of developing bowel cancer.

Do you get colonoscopy results immediately?

People usually get the preliminary results of their colonoscopy soon after the procedure, though they may not remember this clearly due to the sedative they received. Some people said that the specialist told them straight away that their bowel looked healthy.