Sigmoidoscopy
What is Sigmoidoscopy?
Sigmoidoscopy is another test that helps gastroenterologists to examine the disease. Dr. Vikrant Kale is the best gastroenterologist in Pune who use sigmoidoscopy for examining different disease related to the stomach & digestive disease. All of the patient’s lot of questions regarding the sigmoidoscopy test. Dr. Vikrant Kale gives an overview of the sigmoidoscopy test.
Sigmoidoscopy is an examination of the rectum and the bottom part of the colon. “Colon” is the medical term for the large intestine, and the sigmoid colon is the lower part. The sigmoid colon ends in the rectum. Waste collects in the rectum and leaves your body when you have a bowel movement. It is also called “flexible sigmoidoscopy”. Dr. Vikrant Kale identified following disease using this test:
- Ulcers
- Abnormal cells
- Polyps
- Cancer
When is a sigmoidoscopy performed?
This is the most common question most of the patients ask Dr. Vikrant Kale. when & Why do the sigmoidoscopy? If the patient is seen the below symptoms then dr. Vikrant Kale goes for the sigmoidoscopy test.
- changes in your bowel habits
- rectal bleeding
- abdominal pain
- unexplained weight loss
These can be signs of various colon diseases, and a sigmoidoscopy might be the procedure to help determine the cause of your symptoms. A sigmoidoscopy is also a general screening tool for colon cancer.
How is a sigmoidoscopy different from a colonoscopy?
A sigmoidoscopy usually takes 15 to 20 minutes. Dr. Vikrant Kale will ask you to lie on your side on an exam table. They will put a sheet over your body so everything is covered except the test area. Then, the doctor will gently place the small, thin tube in your rectum. They will use the tube to blow some air into your colon. The air blows it up a bit so it is easier to see through the scope. You might feel bloated or like you need to go to the bathroom. Next, the doctor will gently push the tube up through your rectum into your lower colon.
Dr. Vikrant Kale finds a polyp in your colon, they can remove it or take a sample. They will send it to a laboratory. A specialist called a pathologist will examine the sample under a microscope to look for cancer.
What happens during a sigmoidoscopy?
The first sign of problems in the digestive tract often includes one or more of the following symptoms:
- Bleeding
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Heartburn
- Incontinence
- Nausea and vomiting
- Pain in the belly
- Swallowing problems
- Weight gain or loss
If you have seen any above symptoms then connect with Dr. Vikrant Kale (gastroenterologist & hepatologist) for the right treatment at the right time.
Risks:
There is a slight risk of bowel perforation (tearing a hole) and bleeding at the biopsy sites. The overall risk is very small.
Cost of Sigmoidoscopy in Pune:
Dr. Vikrant Kale has effectively performed Sigmoidoscopy procedures and recommends them for the examination of the rectum and the bottom part of the colon. The rate is comparable to the cost of the sigmoidoscopy test in Pune ranges from cost is Rs. 5000 to Rs. 10000 approximately. The cost may vary depending on the condition treated and the services provided at the hospital.
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About Dr. Vikrant Kale
Dr. Vikrant Kale is the best gastroenterologist in PCMC Pune and trained in Gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy in UK & Ireland.
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