What is a Colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is a procedure that involves the use of a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera and a source of light at its tip) to examine the inside of the colon (large intenstine or large bowel). Most often it is done to investigate the cause of blood in the stool, abdominal pain, diarrhea, a change in bowel habit, or an abnormality found on colon X-rays or CT scans.
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Individuals with previous history of polyps or colon cancer, as well as individuals with a family history of some types of non-colonic cancers or colonic problems that may be associated with colon cancer, may be advised to have periodic colonoscopies as they may be at greater risk for these dangerous issues.
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Minnesota Colonoscopy Surgeon
Contact Bhatti GI today to schedule your colonoscopy in Chaska or Edina, MN. Dr. Ahsan Bhatti has more than 20 years of experience treating patients in Minnesota and has performed over 40,000 procedures.
Colonoscopy Procedure Instructions
Please follow the specific prep instructions recommended by your Physician. Click on a link below for specific instructions:
RECOMMENDED: One-Day Colonoscopy Prep (Miralax/Magnesium Citrate/Gatorade)
Alternative: One-Day Colonoscopy Prep (Colyte/Magnesium Citrate)
Alternative: Two Day Colonoscopy Prep (Colyte/Magnesium Citrate)
Alternative: Two Day Colonoscopy Prep (Miralax/Gatorade)
Alternative: Colonoscopy Prep (Colyte/Reglan)
Preparacion Para Colonoscopia De 1 Dia Miralax/Dulcolax/Gatorade
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Make your colon health a top priority
Symptoms of colon cancer may include changes in bowel habits like diarrhea, constipation and abdominal discomfort. Unfortunately, symptoms can be subtle and might not appear until the cancer is more advanced. Schedule a colon cancer screening immediately if you notice any of these warning signs:
- Persistent changes in bowel habits
- Unexplained weight loss
- Weakness or fatigue
- Rectal bleeding
- Dark stools
Call 952-368-3800 now to schedule a colonoscopy screening in Chaska or Edina, MN.
Locations
Chaska GI Clinic
1457 White Oak Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: 952-368-3800
Fax: 952-368-3801
St. Francis Regional Medical Center
1515 St. Francis Ave. #250
Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone: 952-368-3800
Fax: 952-368-3801
Edina GI Clinic
6500 Barrie Rd.
Edina, MN 55435
Phone: 952-368-3800
Fax: 952-368-3801