Colonoscopy Specialist in Cypress and The Woodlands, TX

A colonoscopy is a procedure that is used to detect any changes or abnormalities in the colon and rectum. During this, a special camera (colonoscope) is used to visualize the colon and rectum. It is are to screen for colon diseases, aid with diagnosis, or used to treat certain conditions.

During the colonoscopy, the doctor may remove any abnormal tissue or polyps through a scope as well as take tissue samples to review after the colonoscopy. Colonoscopies often are used to screen for colon disease and aid in the diagnosis or to treat certain conditions.

The indications for colonoscopy include screening for colorectal cancer, rectal bleeding, altered bowel function, a significant family of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and occasionally unexplained abdominal pain.

A screening colonoscopy is a procedure performed to evaluate the colon and rectum for polyps and cancers in people without symptoms. It allows the endoscopist to identify polyps early and remove them before they turn into cancer. This leads to both a reduced risk of colorectal cancer and a reduction in deaths from colorectal cancer.
In general, every one of average risk should get a screening colonoscopy starting at age 45.

Individuals who should have colonoscopy much earlier include:

• Patients with a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps
• Patients with a hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome

A colonoscopy is a very safe procedure and is generally performed in an outpatient setting. The chances of something wrong occurring during a colonoscopy are very small with fewer than 1% of patients having complications. Potential risks include bleeding, perforation of the colon, sedation medication side effects, and, inability to visualize the entire colon or lesions. Your surgeon will discuss these risks with you and recommend ways to reduce the risks such as holding “blood thinning” medications.

At Texas Colon and Pilonidal Clinic, our specialists are extensively trained in endoscopy of the lower gastrointestinal tract and perform colonoscopies, proctosigmoidoscopies, and anoscopies. We also use advanced endoscopic techniques to treat complex colonic polyps.

If you are in need of a colonoscopy, simply call us and schedule a consultation with our board-certified colon and rectal surgeon. We will be pleased to be of help.

Our specialists at Texas Colon and Pilonidal Clinic have extensive training and knowledge in endoscopy and colonoscopies. We use advanced endoscopic techniques to treat any complex colonic polyps we may find. If you are in need of a colonoscopy, you can book an appointment by calling us or simply booking an appointment online. We serve patients from Cypress TX, The Woodlands TX, Shenandoah TX, Rose Hill TX, Conroe TX, Louetta TX, Tomball TX, Hockley TX, Montgomery TX, Cleveland TX, Houston TX, Kingwood TX, and Humble TX, Willis TX, and BEYOND.