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My doctor wants to do a colonoscopy on me. What should I expect?
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You will be sedated and put under general anesthesia before the procedure begins. The doctor will then insert a long, thin tube with a camera at the end into your rectum. This camera is called a scope and it allows the doctor to see inside your colon. The doctor may also use other tools like forceps or biopsy needles to remove any suspicious tissue. After the procedure, you will wake up in recovery and monitored until you feel well enough to go home.