A sigmoidoscopy of the lower part of the colon can show changes in the colon such as polyps, diverticulosis, tumours or inflammatory conditions.
The examination is performed with a long flexible tube with a camera inserted through the rectum, which may cause bloating and the urge to have bowel movements. you may experience pain, but this is brief and caused by the stretching of the bowel.
Collection of samples and removal of polyps are painless.
The examination lasts approximately 15 minutes and you should expect to spend time on receiving information before and after the examination.