The Singaporean Colonoscopy: What to Expect When You Have It
When you think of colonoscopy in Singapore , the first thing that probably comes to mind is how awful it sounds: “Big yellow ribbons!” But for some patients, it’s the best option available to them. If you’ve been told you need a colonoscopy but can’t avoid one, here are some things to know about what to expect. The Procedure: What to Expect If you’ve been given the diagnosis of “colon cancer,” you’ll first need to learn the actual symptoms of the disease so you can better understand your own body. The colon is a large, flexible tube that runs the length of your digestive system, and it’s home to many of your digestive and reproductive organs and your large intestine, your large bowel, and your large pancreatic gland. If you have abdominal pain, bloating, tiredness, an increased heart rate, oro-genesis (the production of acid), and/or an elevated white blood cell count, you may have colon cancer. Benefits of Colonoscopy There are a few benefits to having a ...