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What is Colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is the endoscopic examination of the large colon and the distal part of the small bowel with a CCD camera or a fiber optic camera on a flexible tube passed through the anus.
56 patients in the community are having or have had Colonoscopy.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| General health | 17 | 30% |
| Other | 13 | 23% |
| Support another treatment | 8 | 14% |
| Stomach pain | 4 | 7% |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | 2 | 3% |
| bowel changes | 1 | 1% |
| Diverticulitis | 1 | 1% |
| Constipation | 1 | 1% |
| Bowel urgency | 1 | 1% |
Other procedures patients are having for General health include Multivitamins, Omega 3 Fish Oil, and Vitamin C.
Report created on November 07, 2009.