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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
This information will help you get ready for your colonoscopy using a Sutab bowel prep kit. Back to top What is a colonoscopy and why is it done?A colonoscopy is an exam of the inside of your colon (large intestine). It’s done by a gastroenterologist (GAS-troh-EN-teh-RAH-loh-jist). A gastroenterologist is a doctor who treats problems with digestion. They’re also called a GI specialist.The GI specialist will use a colonoscope to see the inside of your colon. This is a flexible tube with a camera on the end. The images will appear on a video monitor. During your colonoscopy, your GI specialist can: Do a biopsy (take small tissue samples) to check for cancer cells. Remove polyps (growth of tissue). Take photos of the inside of your colon. Your colon must be empty for your colonoscopy. Your GI specialist may not be able to see polyps or other problems if there’s stool (poop) inside your colon. You may need to have another colonoscopy if this happens.You will get anesthesia before your colonoscopy starts. Anesthesia is medication to make you sleep during your procedure. Back to top What is Sutab bowel prep?Sutab is a split-dose medication that empties your bowels before your colonoscopy. Split-dose means the medication comes in 2 doses. Each dose of Sutab is 12 tablets. Your Sutab kit will also have an empty 16-ounce container for water.Follow the instructions in this resource carefully. If you have any questions, contact your GI specialist. Back to top What to do 1 week before your colonoscopyAsk about your medicinesYou may need to stop taking some of your usual medicines before your procedure. Talk with your healthcare provider about which medicines are safe for you to stop taking.We’ve included some common examples below, but there are others. Make sure your care team knows all
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