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Is colonoscopy painful?
I'm 40 years old and my doctor is already recommending that I get a colonoscopy. I thought this was something that needed to be done in my 50s. Is this a painful procedure?
2 Answers
Colonoscopy is generally performed under IV sedation so there is usually no discomfort. This also depends on the skill of the endoscopist.
No. Colonoscopy is not a painful procedure. It is done in an outpatient setting with sedation so you don’t feel anything.