Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy

What is a Colonoscopy?

This is an examination where an endoscope is inserted through the anus to directly observe the inside of the large intestine. It looks for abnormalities such as polyps, tumors, or inflammation. Colorectal cancer and polyps are diseases that can be detected early and treated endoscopically if regular colonoscopies are performed. In 2020, colorectal cancer was the most common cancer among men and the second most common among women in Japan.
For early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer, regular colonoscopies are recommended for individuals aged 40 and over.

  • This test cannot be taken on the same day as other examinations.
  • If you wish to use sedation, a colonoscopy with sedation is available.
    If sedation is used, you cannot drive a car, motorcycle, or bicycle on the day of the examination.

Examination Flow

■1: At the time of health checkup visit
A nurse will explain the laxative to be taken at home the day before and the day of the colonoscopy, along with other precautions, and you will take the laxative home.

■2: The day before the examination
Please eat easily digestible meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner the day before. No food or drink after 9 PM.

3: Day of the examination
Take the bowel cleansing solution at home as instructed beforehand. Please come to the health checkup center at the designated time. We will check the condition of your bowel movements.

4: Examination
You will lie down on a stretcher and undergo the colonoscopy in a relaxed state.
  • If procedures such as biopsies are performed during the examination, these procedures will be covered by health insurance.
  • Procedures that are part of treatment, such as colorectal polyp removal, will be performed under health insurance during a separate outpatient visit at a later date for safety reasons. Thank you for your understanding.

5: After the examination
If you used sedation, you will rest for about 30 minutes before leaving.

Cost

Cost 22,000 Yen(tax included)

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