Preparing and conducting a colonoscopy: the risks and alternatives - Alternatives

December 26th, 2010

  • Preparing and conducting a colonoscopy: the risks and alternatives
  • Alternatives

Why make a colonoscopy?

The procedure is most often performed colonoscopy for detection of colorectal cancer Breast cancer - the verdict?  Breast cancer - the verdict?
   or colon cancer Colon cancer: creeps imperceptibly  Colon cancer: creeps imperceptibly
 . In addition, colonoscopy is recommended in the case of the following symptoms:

  • Intestinal inflammation accompanied by pain, weight loss, blood in the stool
  • Anorectal bleeding
  • An unexpected drop in hematocrit
  • When a CT scan or X-ray showed some deviation

In addition, colonoscopy is prescribed as a standard method of inspection, if the patient has previously had problems with the intestines.

 Alternatives | Preparation and colonoscopy: the risks and alternatives

Risks

Typically, colonoscopy causes no side effects, but in rare cases, biopsy may cause minor bleeding. Another rare, occurring almost no side effect - the gap of the intestinal wall, which requires surgery. Admission laxatives in preparation for a colonoscopy may cause nausea Nausea - there may be problems with the nervous system  Nausea - there may be problems with the nervous system
 , A number of other allergies and side-effects taking place with time.

If you notice unusual symptoms - for example, severe bleeding or severe abdominal pain Abdominal pain: Types and Symptoms  Abdominal pain: Types and Symptoms
   - Should immediately seek medical attention.

 Alternatives | Preparation and colonoscopy: the risks and alternatives

Alternatives

There are several medical procedures performed in addition to or as an alternative to traditional colonoscopy:

  • Sigmoidoscopy - a procedure substantially similar to colonoscopy, and provides for the use of a flexible tube to inspect the inner walls of the colon. Since the length of the tube during sigmoidoscopy less inspection exposed only part of the colon.
  • Barium enema - a procedure in which the intestine through a tube fed a special liquid - Barry, and then to determine bowel diseases using X-ray of the abdomen.
  • Virtual colonoscopy - one of the most popular alternatives to standard colonoscopy procedure, providing for the use of computed tomography to determine bowel diseases. For virtual colonoscopy requires the same measures of bowel preparation procedure as with a standard colonoscopy. In this procedure, however, there are some significant drawbacks: through the virtual colonoscopy is impossible to determine the polyps smaller than 5 mm and remove existing polyps.

Colon - how to clean the intestines - Indications for

September 28th, 2008

  • Colon - how to clean the intestines
  • Indications for

Purgation

Since ancient times, people know that the intestines need to be cleaned periodically. For example, French is always carried out at least twice a year course of cleansing enemas led the doctor to the skin was clean and smooth.

Currently under hardware purgation. This method is called Colon. Colon - monitor procedure of cleansing the colon, allowing clear all its departments of toxins, fecal stones and parasites.

 Indications for | Colon - how to clean the intestines

Why do I need to clean the intestines

The organism is a modern man weakened by a bad environment, improper and untimely meals, stress, often he can not clean itself and recover. On the walls of the intestine gradually accumulate toxins, poisonous toxins spread throughout the body, disrupting the function of internal organs and affecting the kidneys, liver, lungs, cardiovascular and endocrine systems.

During the session kolonoterapii through the colon takes about 40 liters of water. Due to this, the colon is cleared of mucus, displayed a large amount of feces and stones located on the walls of the intestine. Quiet filling and emptying the gut improves motor activity, increases muscle tone. When removing gases and fecal stones reshaping intestine and the protective functions of the intestines, improves the blood supply to internal organs. After such a purgation Colon Cleansing - How to put an enema?  Colon Cleansing - How to put an enema?
   People lose up to 5 kg. Moreover, in the intestine is much tissue responsible for our immunity. Freed from toxins, the patient get rid of colds.

 Indications for | Colon - how to clean the intestines

How is a person after a session kolonoterapii

After the session kolonoterapii appears surprising state of elation, ease, confidence. In some cases, sessions kolonoterapii even helped decrease depression Depression - a little more than a bad mood  Depression - a little more than a bad mood
 . After a course of procedures for normal digestion, reduced weight, the skin is clean, smooth, healthy, reduced allergy symptoms, hemorrhoids is in stable remission. Colon reduces the symptoms of poisoning by alcohol and drugs, as well as any other substances.

 Indications for | Colon - how to clean the intestines

Indications for kolonoterapii

Colon is indicated for:

  • constipation, diarrhea, intestinal motility disorders;
  • hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids - a shameful disease  Hemorrhoids - a shameful disease
   (if not dropped out knots and bleeding);
  • poisoning by various toxins (alcohol, drugs, etc.) and radiation exposure;
  • intoxication (poisoning domestic product exchange) with a variety of chronic diseases;
  • immunocompromised (intestines protective function);
  • allergic diseases;
  • skin diseases (eg, for acne);
  • preparation for examination or colon surgery;
  • inflammatory diseases of the female and male reproductive organs;
  • obesity.

 Indications for | Colon - how to clean the intestines

Procedure kolonoterapii

Before the appointment kolonoterapii patient certainly looks gastroenterologist, who reveals the indications and contraindications for the treatment and, if necessary, appoint an additional examination.

Deep cleansing and bowel irrigation is performed with individually selected herbal decoctions, sorbents or mineral water. Also, sometimes, to enhance the effect of drugs appointed inside.

In the study, each patient is given kolonoterapii disposable underwear, and a special set for the procedure. The patient lies on her side with half-bent legs, and a nurse enters his pre-lubricated with vaseline oil catheter and attaches it to the device by setting the parameters of the supply and removal of the treatment solution. The procedure lasts 15 to 45 minutes, the amount of the treatment solution may be from 20 to 60 liters.

After the procedure, carried out the settlement of the intestinal flora live bacteria (bifidobacteria, lactobacilli, etc.).

In the course of kolonoterapii appointed from 3 to 10 procedures on an individual scheme. You can spend 2-3 courses per year.

 Indications for | Colon - how to clean the intestines

Colon is contraindicated :

  • in severe diseases of internal organs (cardiovascular system, liver, kidneys, etc.), high blood pressure;
  • in conditions after surgery on the intestines and the abdominal wall;
  • during pregnancy;
  • when bleeding hemorrhoids;
  • when intestinal obstruction;
  • ulcerative colitis;
  • any tumors in the intestine;
  • when abdominal hernias.

Course kolonoterapii improves the quality of human life: there is an additional energy, improved mood, disappear edema, various rashes, skin becomes more elastic, passes chronic fatigue Chronic fatigue - if life is not a pleasant experience  Chronic fatigue - if life is not a pleasant experience
 Disappear headaches, there is a taste for life.

Galina Romanenko


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