Coloscopy is an endoscopic method used to diagnose and treat diseases of the colon. The duration of the examination itself usually lasts 20-30 minutes.

A modern and painless method of examining the small intestine

• Colonoscopy is an endoscopic method used to diagnose and treat diseases of the colon. Using a flexible, thin instrument called an endoscope, inserted into the colon through the rectum, this examination provides a direct visual view of the intestinal lining.
  
  
• The doctor can take samples for further examination and possibly perform medical procedures, such as treating bleeding, removing abnormal tissue, shrinking a tumor, making a narrowed section of bowel wider or wider, or removing a foreign body.
  
  
• The duration of the examination itself is usually 20-30 minutes. In the case of examination under analgosedation, the length of the examination itself and the subsequent recovery time in the recovery room is governed by the anaesthetist's instructions.

Preparation for the examination

1. Examination without analgosedation

• 7 days before the examination
  Stop taking iron-containing preparations (Ferronate, Maltofer, Sorbifer Durules, Aktiferrin...).
  If you are taking blood thinners, consult your doctor about the possibility of discontinuing or switching to an injectable form (low molecular weight heparin).
  
  
• 5 days before the examination
  Follow a fat-free diet.
  Patients suffering from constipation should follow a ‘slurry diet’ 2 to 3 days before the scheduled procedure.
  
  
• 1 day before the examination
  

FORTRANS

• Dissolve each sachet in 1 litre of water.
• Drink 3 litres of laxative the evening before the examination from 5 pm.
• On the morning of the examination, drink the last litre of solution 5-6 hours before the examination.

MOVIPREP, CLENSIA

• Dissolve 1 sachet A and 1 sachet B in 1 litre of water.
• Start drinking the prepared laxative the day before the examination at 6 pm.

PICOPREP, EZICLEN and CITRAFEET

• Picoprep: Dissolve the contents of each sachet in 150 ml of water.
• Eziclen: Dilute the contents of each bottle to 500 ml with water.
• The day before the examination, at 6:00 pm., drink the prepared single dose of laxative.
  Breakfast: tea without strong colouring, 1 piece of white unbaked bread or white yoghurt + plenty of fluids.
  Lunch: broth + plenty of fluids.
  Dinner: Laxative.
  All day: grape sugar, candy.
• Fortrans, Moviprep, Clensia, Picoprep, Eziclen, Citrafleet.
• Prepare preparations ahead of time and refrigerate or add ice cubes.

On the day of the examination

• 2 hours before the examination, do not drink, eat or smoke.
• Come without jewellery, valuables, make-up. Remove artificial nails at least on the index finger.
• Restrictions on diet and physical exertion will be made immediately after the examination.

Examination with analgosedation

• 1 month before the examination
  Arrange a pre-operative examination through your GP.
  Internal examination with the conclusion “Patient fit for analgosedation” (results must not be older than 1 month).
  Bring with you the results of: CRP, JT / Bil, ALT, AST, ALP, GMT/ , urea, creatinine, minerals / Na, K, Cl /, glycaemia, KO + diff., Quick, APTT, ECG.
  
  
• 7 days before the examination
  Stop taking iron-containing preparations (Ferronate, Maltofer, Sorbifer Durules, Aktiferrin...).
  If you are taking blood thinners, consult your doctor about the possibility of discontinuing or switching to injectable form.
  
  
• 5 days before the examination
  Follow a fat-free diet.
  Patients suffering from constipation should follow a “porridge diet” 2 - 3 days before the scheduled procedure.
  
  
• 1 day before the examination
  Breakfast: tea without strong colouring, 1 piece of white unbaked bread or white yoghurt + plenty of fluids.
  Lunch: broth + plenty of fluids.
  Dinner: Laxative.
  All day: grape sugar, candy.
  Fortrans, Moviprep, Clensia, Picoprep, Eziclen, Citrafleet.
  Prepare preparations ahead of time and refrigerate or add ice cubes.
  
  
• On the day of the examination
  Do not eat (even sweets, chewing gum), drink or smoke for the last 5 hours before the examination.
  Take any necessary medication, heart and blood pressure medication 4 hours before the examination, with minimal water. Other medications after the examination.
  Consult your diabetologist for the administration of insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs.
  Come without jewellery, valuables, make-up. Remove artificial nails at least on the index finger.
  Restrictions on diet and physical exertion will be made immediately after the examination.
  For your safety, arrange for an escort for approximately 1.5 hours after the procedure.
  You may not drive a motor vehicle or perform other activities requiring attention for 24 hours after the examination. We recommend rest and postponement of important decisions.
  
  
• After the examination
  Arrange for an escort to leave the clinic (approximately 1.5 hours after the procedure).
  Do not drive a motor vehicle after the examination and avoid activities requiring close attention.
  We recommend rest for the rest of the day.