1) Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ)
Answers to these questions are listed below.
Q. What’s the youngest patient
your clinic sees?
Q. How should I dress for my procedure?
Q. How long will the procedure take?
Q. Can I drive myself home after my procedure?
Q. How soon after the procedure can I
eat or drink?
2) Useful Links
GENERAL MEDICAL INFORMATION
U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services Fact Sheets
WebMD
GASTROINTESTINAL INFORMATION
American
Colleges of Gastroenterology (ACG)
American
Gastroenterological Association - Public Section
Crohn's
and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
Cancer
Research and Prevention Foundation
REMICADE
IV Therapy for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
ARTHRITIS INFORMATION
Arthritis
Foundation
REMICADE
IV Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
CLINICAL RESEARCH INFORMATION
U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA)
Office
for Human Research Protections
Q. What’s the youngest patient your clinic
sees?
Age 17. Children under 17 should be evaluated by a pediatric
gastroenterologist. ^TOP^
Q. How should I dress
for my procedure?
A. We suggest comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
If you are having a Colonoscopy, you will be given a
gown to wear. After your procedure, you might retain
some of the air introduced into your intestinal tract.
^TOP^
Q. How long will the
procedure take?
A. Plan to spend 2 to 2 1/2 hours with us from
the time you sign in before your procedure
until you are released to go home. The procedures themselves
are relatively quick. A
gastroscopy usually takes 10 to 15 minutes
depending on what is found and
the need for biopsies and tests. ^TOP^
A colonoscopy usually takes 18 to 25 minutes,
again depending on what is found and the need for polyp
removal, biopsies, etc. The rest of your stay involves
going over your consent prior to the procedure, a physical
assessment including taking vital signs, placing an
IV for anesthesia and sedation and attaching you to
a continuous monitor. After the procedure, you will
stay under our observation until you are deemed ready
to be driven home. ^TOP^
Q. Can I drive myself
home after my procedure?
A. No. The anesthetic and sedative we use,
while relatively short-acting, can have subtle effects
for hours after your procedure. Possible drowsiness
and delayed reaction times make driving potentially
dangerous. So having someone drive you home is necessary.
You can safely drive the next morning. ^TOP^
Q. How soon after the
procedure can I eat or drink?
A. Usually immediately after you are deemed
fit to leave our office unless the doctor tells you
otherwise. We suggest, however, that you avoid gas-producing
foods as they may create uncomfortable pressure. ^TOP^
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