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I'm going to the doctor next week to have a colonoscopy performed. What should I expect during this procedure?
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During a colonoscopy, you will be sedated and given an anesthetic so that you are comfortable throughout the procedure. The doctor will then insert a flexible tube with a camera on the end into your rectum. This allows them to view the inside of your colon. They may also use a light source and small tools to remove any polyps or other growths they find. Once the examination is complete, the tube is removed and you are allowed to wake up.