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My doctor has told me that I need to get a colonoscopy. What should I expect during the procedure?
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During a colonoscopy, you will be sedated and your doctor will insert a thin tube with a camera at the end into your rectum. The tube will then be slowly withdrawn as it takes pictures of the inside of your colon. The entire process usually takes about 30 minutes. Afterwards, the doctor may remove any polyps or other growths they find. You will likely have an X-ray taken afterwards to check for any remaining polyps.