Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
What is a sigmoidoscopy?
A sigmoidoscopy is a routine procedure in which our physicians examine the lower lining of the large intestine. They use a flexible, tubular instrument to view the lining of the rectum and the lower third of the colon, which is also known as the sigmoid colon.
A sigmoidoscopy can also diagnose the causes of:
Abdominal pain
Rectal bleeding
Irregular bowel habits
Sigmoidoscopies can be performed as outpatient procedures, and can often be completed in 10 minutes, allowing you to be on your way in no time. No sedation is required, making this a relatively easy—yet important—procedure for your digestive health.
If you’re in the Kansas City area and interested in a sigmoidoscopy procedure, call Mid-America Gastro-Intestinal Consultants today at (816) 561-2000.