Colonoscopy<\/a> is a test that has become more popular in recent decades thanks to improvements in the technique and technological developments. As it is a test recommended for a variety of cases and symptoms, many doubts can arise before it is carried out. That's why in this article you'll be able to answer all the most important questions on the subject. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/iframe><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Many patients still have doubts or feel afraid to undergo the examination. This is because the idea of an endoscopic procedure makes most people uncomfortable. <\/p>\n<p>But understanding how the colonoscopy is performed, its benefits, risks and recommendations can help reduce anxiety and encourage health care.<\/p>\n<p>In this complete guide, you'll find out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What colonoscopy is and how it works.<\/li>\n<li>Which symptoms indicate the need for the test.<\/li>\n<li>How to prepare for colonoscopy.<\/li>\n<li>When the test is indicated or contraindicated.<\/li>\n<li>What is the average price of colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/o-melhor-lugar-para-fazer-colonoscopia-em-sp\/\">How to choose the best clinic in S\u00e3o Paulo to carry out your exam safely.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the end of the reading, you'll be ready to schedule your appointment online or in person and have your colonoscopy with peace of mind, at the unit at Rua Frei Caneca, 1380, Consola\u00e7\u00e3o - SP - CEP 01307-000.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Want to know the cost of a private colonoscopy? Call: +55 11 3289-3195 or visit: emfoco.med.br <\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The importance of colonoscopy in preventing colorectal cancer<\/h2>\n<p>Colonoscopy is not just a diagnostic test, but one of the most effective strategies for <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/cancer-colorretal-prevencao-e-a-melhor-estrategia\/\">preventing colorectal cancer<\/a>. This type of cancer is one of the most common and lethal in Brazil and worldwide, but when detected early, it has a high chance of being cured. <\/p>\n<p>During a colonoscopy, the doctor can identify and remove intestinal polyps, which are benign lesions with the potential to develop into malignant tumors over time. By removing these lesions during the examination, the risk of them developing into cancer is significantly reduced. <\/p>\n<p>In addition, the exam allows you to<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identification of suspicious intestinal lesions.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation of symptoms such as occult blood in the stool.<\/li>\n<li>Early diagnosis of inflammatory diseases that may be associated with a higher risk of cancer, such as Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Retocolitis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The recommendation of the main medical societies is that people over 45 should start regular screening, especially if there is a family history of colon or rectal cancer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Play your part in prevention. Schedule your colonoscopy exam with bowel screening specialists in S\u00e3o Paulo: +55 11 3289-3195. <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_5 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_5 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_2_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module \">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"et_pb_button et_d4_element et_pb_button_2 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Gostaria+de+mais+informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es+sobre+colonoscopia\" target=\"_blank\" data-icon=\"E\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule your exam<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_6 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_6 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>How to choose the best clinic for colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/h2>\n<p>With so many options available, choosing <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/colonoscopia-particular-preco\/\">the best colonoscopy clinic in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/a> can seem challenging. However, some criteria help you make a safe and assertive decision: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professionals specializing in <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/coloproctology\/\">Proctology<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/gastroenterologist\/\">Gastroenterology<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Modern equipment and a safe hospital environment.<\/li>\n<li>Humanized care and pre- and post-exam monitoring.<\/li>\n<li>Easily accessible location, such as the unit at Rua Frei Caneca, 1380, Consola\u00e7\u00e3o - CEP 01307-000.<\/li>\n<li>In-person and online consultation options, to facilitate access and adequate preparation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instituto Medicina em Foco is a reference in imaging exams and endoscopic procedures, offering a modern structure and an experienced team, backed by <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/drdanielalvarenga\/\">Dr. Daniel Alvarenga<\/a>, a specialist in colonoscopy and intestinal health.<\/p>\n<h3>Differentials of the Instituto Medicina em Foco:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A team made up of the best proctologists in S\u00e3o Paulo.<\/li>\n<li>Modern equipment and a safe environment.<\/li>\n<li>Warm and personalized service.<\/li>\n<li>Affordable rates and possibility of reimbursement by health insurance.<\/li>\n<li>Quick appointment by phone or WhatsApp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule your appointment or exam now by WhatsApp: +55 11 3289-3195.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Colonoscopy and technology: how advances have improved the test<\/h4>\n<p>Over the years, technology has transformed the colonoscopy experience for patients and doctors.<\/p>\n<p>Modern equipment, such as high definition (HD) colonoscopes, has made the visualization of the intestinal mucosa much more precise, allowing the detection of millimetre changes that previously went unnoticed.<\/p>\n<p>Today, clinics such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/our-history\/\">Instituto Medicina em Foco<\/a> have resources such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inflation with carbon dioxide (CO\u2082), which is absorbed more quickly by the body and reduces post-exam discomfort.<\/li>\n<li>Sedation monitored by anesthesiologists, which guarantees safety and comfort.<\/li>\n<li>High-resolution digital videos with image magnification.<\/li>\n<li>Equipment with video-assisted biopsy.<\/li>\n<li>Integration with electronic medical record systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These innovations reduce examination time, increase diagnostic assertiveness and make the procedure more comfortable and accessible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do you want to have your colonoscopy with the latest technology in S\u00e3o Paulo? Make an appointment at Instituto Medicina em Foco: +55 11 3289-3195. <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_7 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_7 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_3_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module \">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"et_pb_button et_d4_element et_pb_button_3 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Gostaria+de+mais+informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es+sobre+colonoscopia\" target=\"_blank\" data-icon=\"E\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule your exam<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_8 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_8 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Colonoscopy: what is it and how is it performed?<\/h3>\n<p>First of all, it's important to know that colonoscopy is a safe test and should ideally be carried out by a <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/dra-charliana-uchoa-medica-gastroenterologista\/\">doctor specializing in digestive endoscopy<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/drcarlosobregon\/\">coloproctologist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It consists of inserting a colonoscope (a long, flexible probe equipped with a small camera at the end) through the patient's anus to observe possible lesions in the wall of the intestine. Ideally, the examination goes through the patient's entire large intestine (colon) and possibly the end of the small intestine (ileum). <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>During the examination, sedatives and painkillers are administered so that when the patient wakes up, they feel comfortable and have no memory of the procedure.<\/p>\n<p>During the procedure, the doctor can remove <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Bvea4mhYfAc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>polyps<\/strong> <\/a>(lumps on the mucous membranes) or other tissues for biopsy. These tissues will be analyzed in the laboratory and can help the doctor make a diagnosis. <\/p>\n<h3>Step-by-step colonoscopy:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>The patient is taken to the examination room and given intravenous sedation, usually combined with painkillers.<\/li>\n<li>With the patient in a lateral position, the doctor inserts the colonoscope through the anus and begins to inspect the intestine.<\/li>\n<li>During the journey, the equipment blows in air (or CO\u2082) to expand the walls of the intestine and allow full visualization.<\/li>\n<li>If necessary, the doctor can perform biopsies (removal of small fragments of tissue) or polypectomies (removal of polyps).<\/li>\n<li>At the end, the air is removed and the test is finished. The patient is taken to the recovery room. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The procedure is painless, as the patient is sedated. Most report only slight abdominal discomfort on waking, due to the air introduced. <\/p>\n<p>Average duration: between 20 and 40 minutes, which can be longer if there are therapeutic interventions.<\/p>\n<p>Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard <a href=\"https:\/\/drcarlosobregon.com.br\/rastreamento-de-cancer-colorretal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">for screening colon diseases<\/a>, allowing not only diagnosis but also early intervention in many cases.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do you want to have your examination in comfort, safety and state-of-the-art technology? Schedule your in-person colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo (SP). <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_9 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_9 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>When should I take this test?<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_10 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_10 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element difl_iconlist difl_iconlist_0\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"difl_iconlist_container\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><li class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element difl_iconlistitem difl_iconlistitem_0\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"item-elements et_pb_with_background\">\n <span class=\"item-elements-group\"><span class=\"difl_icon_item_container\"><span class=\"difl_icon_item_icon_wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-element\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon difl_list_icon\">E<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"difl_icon_item_content_wrapper\"><h4 class=\"difl_icon_item_header et_pb_with_background\"><span>Perceived or hidden bleeding in the stool<\/span><\/h4><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n <span class=\"item-tooltip-data\" style=\"display:none\"><\/span>\n <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element difl_iconlistitem difl_iconlistitem_1\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"item-elements et_pb_with_background\">\n <span class=\"item-elements-group\"><span class=\"difl_icon_item_container\"><span class=\"difl_icon_item_icon_wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-element\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon difl_list_icon\">E<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"difl_icon_item_content_wrapper\"><h4 class=\"difl_icon_item_header et_pb_with_background\"><span>Changes in normal bowel function<\/span><\/h4><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n <span class=\"item-tooltip-data\" style=\"display:none\"><\/span>\n <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element difl_iconlist difl_iconlist_1\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"difl_iconlist_container\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><li class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element difl_iconlistitem difl_iconlistitem_2\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"item-elements et_pb_with_background\">\n <span class=\"item-elements-group\"><span class=\"difl_icon_item_container\"><span class=\"difl_icon_item_icon_wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-element\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon difl_list_icon\">E<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"difl_icon_item_content_wrapper\"><h4 class=\"difl_icon_item_header et_pb_with_background\"><span>Anemia or weight loss without apparent cause<\/span><\/h4><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n <span class=\"item-tooltip-data\" style=\"display:none\"><\/span>\n <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element difl_iconlistitem difl_iconlistitem_3\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"item-elements et_pb_with_background\">\n <span class=\"item-elements-group\"><span class=\"difl_icon_item_container\"><span class=\"difl_icon_item_icon_wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-element\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon difl_list_icon\">E<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"difl_icon_item_content_wrapper\"><h4 class=\"difl_icon_item_header et_pb_with_background\"><span>Personal and\/or family history of intestinal polyps or cancer of the intestine and rectum<\/span><\/h4><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n <span class=\"item-tooltip-data\" style=\"display:none\"><\/span>\n <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_11 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_11 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_4_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module \">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"et_pb_button et_d4_element et_pb_button_4 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Gostaria+de+mais+informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es+sobre+colonoscopia\" target=\"_blank\" data-icon=\"E\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule your exam<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_12 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_12 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>In addition, many doctors recommend that everyone should have at least one colonoscopy from the age of 45 to<a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/cancer-colorretal-um-alerta-para-o-intestino\/\"> screen for colorectal cancer.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This protocol follows international recommendations for <a href=\"https:\/\/drcarlosobregon.com.br\/cancer-colorretal-vida-e-acompanhamento\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the prevention of colorectal cancer<\/a>, which can develop silently for many years.<\/p>\n<p>People who have Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, such as Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Retocolitis, should also have a colonoscopy more often, as advised by their Proctologist or Gastroenterologist.<\/p>\n<p>Other important indications include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Patients being followed up after removal of polyps.<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring of previously identified injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation of persistent symptoms, such as chronic diarrhea or refractory constipation.<\/li>\n<li>Investigation of alterations detected in other imaging tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Colonoscopy is considered the best way of assessing the colon and is used for both diagnosis and prevention.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get your intestines scanned safely. Schedule your colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo with Instituto Medicina em Foco. <\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Preparing for colonoscopy: how to do it?<\/h3>\n<p>Colonoscopy requires excellent intestinal cleansing. In general, the colon is full of feces, so the preparation must make it possible to remove the feces using laxative and antigase medications. <\/p>\n<p>Recommendations generally include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Restricted diet in the two days before the exam.<\/li>\n<li>Drinking clear liquids the day before.<\/li>\n<li>Use of laxatives prescribed by the doctor (in single or fractional doses).<\/li>\n<li>Fast for 6 to 8 hours before the test.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid foods with fiber, seeds or peels.<\/li>\n<li>Suspension of certain medications under professional guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>There are several different types of preparation, which must be individualized for each patient. It is therefore essential to follow your doctor's instructions. <\/p>\n<p>The most common way, however, is to prepare for the test over two days: the day before the test, the patient should take laxatives and stick to a specific carbohydrate-only diet. On the day of the test, fasting and the use of other laxatives are recommended. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do you want an individualized and safe preparation? Schedule your appointment with a proctologist in S\u00e3o Paulo (SP). <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_0\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/colonoscopia-mobile-1.webp\" alt=\"colonoscopy\" title=\"colonoscopy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/colonoscopia-mobile-1.webp 530w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/colonoscopia-mobile-1-480x294.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 530px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-289481\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_13 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_13 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Exam duration<\/h3>\n<p>An average of 20 to 40 minutes. However, if important findings are made or procedures are required, they may take longer. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_14 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Post-examination<\/h3>\n<p>Once finished, the patient is transferred to a recovery room until they wake up from the sedation. After that, they are released to eat. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_15 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>For the patient<\/h3>\n<p>You must be accompanied when you leave the examination. It is also recommended that you do not work with heavy machinery or drive after the colonoscopy. Always follow your doctor's recommendations. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_14 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_16 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>How long does it last and what's the aftermath like?<\/h2>\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/drcarlosobregon.com.br\/colonoscopia-rastreamento-cancer-colorretal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> examination<\/a> lasts an average of 20 to 40 minutes. However, examinations that have led to important findings (or require procedures to be carried out) may take longer. <\/p>\n<p>As soon as the examination is completed by the doctor in charge, the patient is transferred to a recovery room, where they must recover and wake up from the sedation. After that, they are free to eat. <\/p>\n<p>The patient must be accompanied when leaving the examination and it is recommended that they do not work with heavy machinery or drive after the colonoscopy. Always follow your doctor's recommendations. <\/p>\n<p>In addition to these initial recommendations, it is common for the patient to experience slight abdominal discomfort or a feeling of bloating due to the air inflated during the procedure. These symptoms are temporary and usually disappear within a few hours. <\/p>\n<p>Observation time in the clinic can vary between 30 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the patient's response to sedation. After discharge, rest is recommended for the rest of the day, adequate hydration and a light diet. <\/p>\n<p>In cases of polyp removal or biopsies, the anatomopathological report is usually ready in a few days and is discussed later in a new face-to-face or online consultation with the doctor in charge.<\/p>\n<p>Important: If signs such as fever, persistent bleeding, severe abdominal pain or vomiting appear, you should seek immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Have your colonoscopy with the full support and guidance of specialists in S\u00e3o Paulo (SP). Call +55 11 3289-3195 and make an appointment with Instituto Medicina em Foco. <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Colonoscopy and complications: should I worry?<\/h3>\n<p>Keep in mind that <strong>complications are rare<\/strong>, but in some cases they can occur: bleeding, adverse reactions to the medicines used in the preparation and, much more rarely, intestinal perforations.<\/p>\n<p>Complications after the tests may or may not be immediate. Therefore, if the patient feels severe pain in the abdominal region or abdominal distension (bloating and a feeling of being swollen) after the test, they should seek urgent medical help. <\/p>\n<p>In addition to these symptoms, other warning signs include fever, persistent nausea, vomiting and prolonged rectal bleeding. Although uncommon, these occurrences should be reported immediately to the doctor. <\/p>\n<p>It is important to emphasize that colonoscopy is considered to be an extremely safe test, especially when performed by proctology specialists with the support of adequate infrastructure, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/contact\/\">Instituto Medicina em Foco<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The risk of complications increases in therapeutic procedures, such as the removal of larger or multiple polyps, but even in these cases the benefits outweigh the risks.<\/p>\n<p>The use of modern equipment, assisted sedation techniques and strict intestinal preparation protocols also significantly reduce the possibility of complications.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Have a safe and effective follow-up with colonoscopy specialists. Schedule your appointment online or in person in S\u00e3o Paulo (SP) by calling +55 11 3289-3195. <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_1\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/colonoscopia-mobile-2.webp\" alt=\"colonoscopy\" title=\"colonoscopy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/colonoscopia-mobile-2.webp 530w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/colonoscopia-mobile-2-480x294.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 530px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-289482\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_15 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_17 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_5_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module \">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"et_pb_button et_d4_element et_pb_button_5 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Gostaria+de+mais+informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es+sobre+colonoscopia\" target=\"_blank\" data-icon=\"E\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule your exam<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_16 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_18 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Colonoscopy: can the price vary?<\/h3>\n<p>The price of a colonoscopy varies greatly depending on the health subsystem the patient chooses. In addition, other procedures carried out during the colonoscopy can also alter its value, such as biopsies, removal of polyps or other techniques inherent to the examination. For more information, consult your doctor. <\/p>\n<p>At Instituto Medicina em Foco, we work with fair values, specialized staff and state-of-the-art technology to offer comfort, safety and precision in every exam.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the prices at the S\u00e3o Paulo (SP) unit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simple colonoscopy: R$950.00.<\/li>\n<li>Colonoscopy with biopsy and\/or cytology: R$1,400.00.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These figures include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Modern structure at Rua Frei Caneca, 1380, Consola\u00e7\u00e3o - CEP 01307-000.<\/li>\n<li>Sedation accompanied by a medical team.<\/li>\n<li>State-of-the-art equipment for high-definition images.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation and follow-up with specialists in Proctology and Gastroenterology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For those who wish to have the test done privately, we offer guidance on how to request reimbursement from your health insurance company, if applicable. It is also possible to have an online or face-to-face consultation with our medical team, in order to clarify doubts about the procedure, preparation and post-examination. <\/p>\n<p>Complications after the tests may or may not be immediate. Therefore, if the patient feels severe pain in the abdominal region or abdominal distension (bloating and a feeling of being swollen) after the test, they should seek urgent medical help. <\/p>\n<p>In addition to these symptoms, other warning signs include fever, persistent nausea, vomiting and prolonged rectal bleeding. Although uncommon, these occurrences should be reported immediately to the doctor. <\/p>\n<p>It is important to emphasize that colonoscopy is considered to be an extremely safe test, especially when performed by specialists in proctology with the support of adequate infrastructure, such as at the Instituto Medicina em Foco.<\/p>\n<p>The risk of complications increases in therapeutic procedures, such as the removal of larger or multiple polyps, but even in these cases the benefits outweigh the risks.<\/p>\n<p>The use of modern equipment, assisted sedation techniques and strict intestinal preparation protocols also significantly reduce the possibility of complications.<\/p>\n<p>If you are from <strong>S\u00e3o Paulo<\/strong> and would like a consultation with reliable and experienced professionals, or need a colonoscopy, you can <strong>make an appointment<\/strong> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instituto Medicina em Foco website<\/a> or by telephone: <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1%20*Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco*!%20Gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20agendamento%20de%20consulta!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(11) 3289-3195<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule your colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo with the best cost-benefit ratio.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_17 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_19 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_6_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module \">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"et_pb_button et_d4_element et_pb_button_6 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Gostaria+de+mais+informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es+sobre+colonoscopia\" target=\"_blank\" data-icon=\"E\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule your exam<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_18 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_20 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Take care of your gut today to avoid problems in the future<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/preco-colonoscopia-em-sao-paulo-onde-fazer\/\">Colonoscopy<\/a> is more than a test: it's a preventative measure. Just as we do blood tests or imaging tests to monitor our general health, the intestine also needs attention - especially with the increase in colorectal cancer cases in Brazil. <\/p>\n<p>With a quick, safe test that can be carried out in an outpatient setting, it is possible:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diagnosing diseases before serious symptoms appear.<\/li>\n<li>Treating intestinal lesions before they become tumors.<\/li>\n<li>Improve your quality of life and peace of mind with self-care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At Instituto Medicina em Foco, we take care of every step, from the online or face-to-face consultation to the examination and the follow-up of the results.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Rua Frei Caneca, 1380 - Consola\u00e7\u00e3o - S\u00e3o Paulo - SP - CEP 01307-000<br \/>\ud83d\udcde Phone: +55 11 3289-3195<br \/>\ud83c\udf10 Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/\">emfoco.med.br<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Schedule your colonoscopy now at Instituto Medicina em Foco.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, follow Instituto Medicina em Foco on social media:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>YouTube: Canal Medicina em Foco<\/li>\n<li>LinkedIn: Instituto Medicina em Foco<\/li>\n<li>Instagram: @emfoco.med.br<\/li>\n<li>TikTok: @emfoco.med.br<\/li>\n<li>Doctoralia: Instituto Medicina em Foco<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Common questions about colonoscopy: what do patients ask the most?<\/h3>\n<p>Even with all the explanations during the consultation, it's natural for last-minute doubts to arise.<\/p>\n<p>That's why we've put together our patients' most frequently asked questions about the colonoscopy exam. If you're still unsure, reading this will help you understand that the test is simpler than it seems - and can save lives. <\/p>\n<p>You'll understand:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What you can and can't eat before the exam.<\/li>\n<li>What recovery is like at home.<\/li>\n<li>How the biopsy is performed and whether it hurts.<\/li>\n<li>What is the ideal frequency for a repeat colonoscopy?<\/li>\n<li>Whether it's possible to take the test with a health insurance plan or privately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These questions will be answered in detail in the FAQ below, with a focus on making the exam more accessible, comfortable and safe for all patient profiles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"Continue%20lendo%20e%20veja%20as%20respostas%20para%20as%20perguntas%20mais%20comuns%20sobre%20colonoscopia.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read on and see the answers to the most common questions about colonoscopy.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_19 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_21 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>What's new<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_20 et_hover_enabled et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_22 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_with_border et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_blog_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_pb_blog_grid_wrapper et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_blog_grid clearfix \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_salvattore_content\" data-columns>\n\t\t\t<article id=\"post-293872\" class=\"et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_0 post-293872 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-nephrology tag-nephrologist-consultation-cost tag-nephrologist-consultation-price tag-nephrologist-near-me tag-nephrologist-sao-paulo tag-private-nephrologist-consultation\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/nephrologist-consultation-cost-2025-in-sao-paulo\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MEF-Nefrologista-Valor-da-Consulta-2025-em-Sao-Paulo-400x250.webp\" alt=\"Nephrologist Consultation Cost 2025 in S\u00e3o Paulo\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MEF-Nefrologista-Valor-da-Consulta-2025-em-Sao-Paulo.webp 479w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MEF-Nefrologista-Valor-da-Consulta-2025-em-Sao-Paulo-400x250.webp 480w \" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw \" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/nephrologist-consultation-cost-2025-in-sao-paulo\/\">Nephrologist Consultation Cost 2025 in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">Aug 22, 2025<\/span> | <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/category\/nephrology\/\" rel=\"tag\">Nephrology<\/a><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Consultation with a Nephrologist in SP starting from R$ 750.00. Private and online care with specialists in kidney diseases at the Instituto Medicina em Foco. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<article id=\"post-294626\" class=\"et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-294626 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-exams tag-colon-examination tag-colonoscopy tag-colonoscopy-in-sao-paulo tag-gastroenterologist-in-sao-paulo tag-gastroenterologist-in-sp\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/colonoscopy-an-essential-test-for-intestinal-health\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/charliana-uchoa-endoscopia-webp-400x250.webp\" alt=\"Colonoscopy: an essential test for intestinal health\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/charliana-uchoa-endoscopia-webp.webp 479w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/charliana-uchoa-endoscopia-webp-400x250.webp 480w \" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw \" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/colonoscopy-an-essential-test-for-intestinal-health\/\">Colonoscopy: an essential test for intestinal health<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">Aug 21, 2025<\/span> | <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/category\/exams\/\" rel=\"tag\">Exams<\/a><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Schedule your colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo. Complete colon examination with simple preparation and an experienced medical team. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<article id=\"post-294634\" class=\"et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_2 post-294634 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-coloproctology tag-pilonidal-cyst tag-pilonidal-disease tag-sacrococcygeal-cyst tag-specialist-in-coloproctology tag-specialist-in-proctology\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/pilonidal-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MEF-Doenca-pilonidal-causas-sintomas-e-opcoes-de-tratamento-400x250.webp\" alt=\"Pilonidal disease: causes, symptoms and treatment options\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MEF-Doenca-pilonidal-causas-sintomas-e-opcoes-de-tratamento.webp 479w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MEF-Doenca-pilonidal-causas-sintomas-e-opcoes-de-tratamento-400x250.webp 480w \" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw \" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/pilonidal-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options\/\">Pilonidal disease: causes, symptoms and treatment options<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">Aug 20, 2025<\/span> | <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/category\/coloproctology\/\" rel=\"tag\">Coloproctology<\/a><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Pilonidal disease: learn about causes, symptoms and treatments from a coloproctology specialist to recover your health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_7_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module \">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"et_pb_button et_d4_element et_pb_button_7 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=\u200e551132893195\" target=\"_blank\" data-icon=\"\uf09e\" rel=\"noopener\">See more<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_section et_pb_section_3 et_pb_with_background et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_section_regular et_block_section\" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_21 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_23 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Colonoscopy: everything you need to know before having it done<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/colonoscopia-tudo-o-que-voce-precisa-saber-sobre\/\">Colonoscopy<\/a> is a test that has become more popular in recent decades thanks to improvements in the technique and technological developments. As it is a test recommended for a variety of cases and symptoms, many doubts can arise before it is carried out. That's why in this article you'll be able to answer all the most important questions on the subject. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_video et_pb_video_1\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Endoscopia e Colonoscopia: cuide da sua sa\u00fade com a gente | Dr. Daniel Alvarenga\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8XIdxcpzI1w?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Many patients still have doubts or feel afraid to undergo the examination. This is because the idea of an endoscopic procedure makes most people uncomfortable. <\/p>\n<p>But understanding how the colonoscopy is performed, its benefits, risks and recommendations can help reduce anxiety and encourage health care.<\/p>\n<p>In this complete guide, you'll find out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What colonoscopy is and how it works.<\/li>\n<li>Which symptoms indicate the need for the test.<\/li>\n<li>How to prepare for colonoscopy.<\/li>\n<li>When the test is indicated or contraindicated.<\/li>\n<li>What is the average price of colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/o-melhor-lugar-para-fazer-colonoscopia-em-sp\/\">How to choose the best clinic in S\u00e3o Paulo to carry out your exam safely.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the end of the reading, you'll be ready to schedule your appointment online or in person and have your colonoscopy with peace of mind, at the unit at Rua Frei Caneca, 1380, Consola\u00e7\u00e3o - SP - CEP 01307-000.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Want to know the cost of a private colonoscopy? Call: +55 11 3289-3195 or visit: emfoco.med.br <\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The importance of colonoscopy in preventing colorectal cancer<\/h2>\n<p>Colonoscopy is not just a diagnostic test, but one of the most effective strategies for <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/cancer-colorretal-prevencao-e-a-melhor-estrategia\/\">preventing colorectal cancer<\/a>. This type of cancer is one of the most common and lethal in Brazil and worldwide, but when detected early, it has a high chance of being cured. <\/p>\n<p>During a colonoscopy, the doctor can identify and remove intestinal polyps, which are benign lesions with the potential to develop into malignant tumors over time. By removing these lesions during the examination, the risk of them developing into cancer is significantly reduced. <\/p>\n<p>In addition, the exam allows you to<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identification of suspicious intestinal lesions.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation of symptoms such as occult blood in the stool.<\/li>\n<li>Early diagnosis of inflammatory diseases that may be associated with a higher risk of cancer, such as Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Retocolitis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The recommendation of the main medical societies is that people over 45 should start regular screening, especially if there is a family history of colon or rectal cancer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Play your part in prevention. Schedule your colonoscopy exam with bowel screening specialists in S\u00e3o Paulo: +55 11 3289-3195. <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_22 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_24 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_8_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module \">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"et_pb_button et_d4_element et_pb_button_8 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Gostaria+de+mais+informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es+sobre+colonoscopia\" target=\"_blank\" data-icon=\"E\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule your exam<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_23 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_25 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>How to choose the best clinic for colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/h2>\n<p>With so many options available, choosing <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/colonoscopia-particular-preco\/\">the best colonoscopy clinic in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/a> can seem challenging. However, some criteria help you make a safe and assertive decision: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professionals specializing in <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/coloproctology\/\">Proctology<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/gastroenterologist\/\">Gastroenterology<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Modern equipment and a safe hospital environment.<\/li>\n<li>Humanized care and pre- and post-exam monitoring.<\/li>\n<li>Easily accessible location, such as the unit at Rua Frei Caneca, 1380, Consola\u00e7\u00e3o - CEP 01307-000.<\/li>\n<li>In-person and online consultation options, to facilitate access and adequate preparation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instituto Medicina em Foco is a reference in imaging exams and endoscopic procedures, offering a modern structure and an experienced team, backed by <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/drdanielalvarenga\/\">Dr. Daniel Alvarenga<\/a>, a specialist in colonoscopy and intestinal health.<\/p>\n<h3>Differentials of the Instituto Medicina em Foco:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A team made up of the best proctologists in S\u00e3o Paulo.<\/li>\n<li>Modern equipment and a safe environment.<\/li>\n<li>Warm and personalized service.<\/li>\n<li>Affordable rates and possibility of reimbursement by health insurance.<\/li>\n<li>Quick appointment by phone or WhatsApp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule your appointment or exam now by WhatsApp: +55 11 3289-3195.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Colonoscopy and technology: how advances have improved the test<\/h4>\n<p>Over the years, technology has transformed the colonoscopy experience for patients and doctors.<\/p>\n<p>Modern equipment, such as high-definition (HD) colonoscopes, has made the visualization of the intestinal mucosa much more precise, allowing the detection of millimetre changes that previously went unnoticed.<\/p>\n<p>Today, clinics such as the<a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/our-history\/\"> Instituto Medicina em Foco<\/a> have resources such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inflation with carbon dioxide (CO\u2082), which is absorbed more quickly by the body and reduces post-exam discomfort.<\/li>\n<li>Sedation monitored by anesthesiologists, which guarantees safety and comfort.<\/li>\n<li>High-resolution digital videos with image magnification.<\/li>\n<li>Equipment with video-assisted biopsy.<\/li>\n<li>Integration with electronic medical record systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These innovations reduce examination time, increase diagnostic assertiveness and make the procedure more comfortable and accessible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do you want to have your colonoscopy with the latest technology in S\u00e3o Paulo? Make an appointment at Instituto Medicina em Foco: +55 11 3289-3195. <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_24 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_26 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_9_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module \">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"et_pb_button et_d4_element et_pb_button_9 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Gostaria+de+mais+informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es+sobre+colonoscopia\" target=\"_blank\" data-icon=\"E\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule your exam<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_25 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_27 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Colonoscopy: what is it and how is it performed?<\/h3>\n<p>First of all, it's important to know that colonoscopy is a safe test and should ideally be carried out by a <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/dra-charliana-uchoa-medica-gastroenterologista\/\">doctor specializing in digestive endoscopy<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/drcarlosobregon\/\">coloproctologist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It consists of inserting a colonoscope (a long, flexible probe equipped with a small camera at the end) through the patient's anus to observe possible lesions in the wall of the intestine. Ideally, the examination goes through the patient's entire large intestine (colon) and possibly the end of the small intestine (ileum). <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>During the examination, sedatives and painkillers are administered so that when the patient wakes up, they feel comfortable and have no memory of the procedure.<\/p>\n<p>During the procedure, the doctor can remove <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Bvea4mhYfAc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>polyps<\/strong> <\/a>(lumps on the mucous membranes) or other tissues for biopsy. These tissues will be analyzed in the laboratory and can help the doctor make a diagnosis. <\/p>\n<h3>Step-by-step colonoscopy:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>The patient is taken to the examination room and given intravenous sedation, usually combined with painkillers.<\/li>\n<li>With the patient in a lateral position, the doctor inserts the colonoscope through the anus and begins to inspect the intestine.<\/li>\n<li>During the journey, the equipment blows in air (or CO\u2082) to expand the walls of the intestine and allow full visualization.<\/li>\n<li>If necessary, the doctor can perform biopsies (removal of small fragments of tissue) or polypectomies (removal of polyps).<\/li>\n<li>At the end, the air is removed and the test is finished. The patient is taken to the recovery room. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The procedure is painless, as the patient is sedated. Most report only slight abdominal discomfort on waking, due to the air introduced. <\/p>\n<p>Average duration: between 20 and 40 minutes, which can be longer if there are therapeutic interventions.<\/p>\n<p>Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard <a href=\"https:\/\/drcarlosobregon.com.br\/rastreamento-de-cancer-colorretal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">for screening colon diseases<\/a>, allowing not only diagnosis but also early intervention in many cases.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do you want to have your examination in comfort, safety and state-of-the-art technology? Schedule your in-person colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo (SP). <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_26 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_28 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>When should I take this test?<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_27 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_29 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element difl_iconlist difl_iconlist_2\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"difl_iconlist_container\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><li class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element difl_iconlistitem difl_iconlistitem_4\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"item-elements et_pb_with_background\">\n <span class=\"item-elements-group\"><span class=\"difl_icon_item_container\"><span class=\"difl_icon_item_icon_wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-element\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon difl_list_icon\">E<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"difl_icon_item_content_wrapper\"><h4 class=\"difl_icon_item_header et_pb_with_background\"><span>Perceived or hidden bleeding in the stool<\/span><\/h4><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n <span class=\"item-tooltip-data\" style=\"display:none\"><\/span>\n <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element difl_iconlistitem difl_iconlistitem_5\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"item-elements et_pb_with_background\">\n <span class=\"item-elements-group\"><span class=\"difl_icon_item_container\"><span class=\"difl_icon_item_icon_wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-element\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon difl_list_icon\">E<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"difl_icon_item_content_wrapper\"><h4 class=\"difl_icon_item_header et_pb_with_background\"><span>Changes in normal bowel function<\/span><\/h4><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n <span class=\"item-tooltip-data\" style=\"display:none\"><\/span>\n <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_30 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element difl_iconlist difl_iconlist_3\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"difl_iconlist_container\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><li class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element difl_iconlistitem difl_iconlistitem_6\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"item-elements et_pb_with_background\">\n <span class=\"item-elements-group\"><span class=\"difl_icon_item_container\"><span class=\"difl_icon_item_icon_wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-element\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon difl_list_icon\">E<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"difl_icon_item_content_wrapper\"><h4 class=\"difl_icon_item_header et_pb_with_background\"><span>Anemia or weight loss without apparent cause<\/span><\/h4><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n <span class=\"item-tooltip-data\" style=\"display:none\"><\/span>\n <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element difl_iconlistitem difl_iconlistitem_7\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"item-elements et_pb_with_background\">\n <span class=\"item-elements-group\"><span class=\"difl_icon_item_container\"><span class=\"difl_icon_item_icon_wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-element\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon difl_list_icon\">E<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"difl_icon_item_content_wrapper\"><h4 class=\"difl_icon_item_header et_pb_with_background\"><span>Personal and\/or family history of intestinal polyps or cancer of the intestine and rectum. <\/span><\/h4><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n <span class=\"item-tooltip-data\" style=\"display:none\"><\/span>\n <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_28 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_31 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_10_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module \">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"et_pb_button et_d4_element et_pb_button_10 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Gostaria+de+mais+informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es+sobre+colonoscopia\" target=\"_blank\" data-icon=\"E\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule your exam<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_29 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_32 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>In addition, many doctors recommend that everyone should have at least one colonoscopy from the age of 45 to<a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/cancer-colorretal-um-alerta-para-o-intestino\/\"> screen for colorectal cancer.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This protocol follows international recommendations for <a href=\"https:\/\/drcarlosobregon.com.br\/cancer-colorretal-vida-e-acompanhamento\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the prevention of colorectal cancer<\/a>, which can develop silently for many years.<\/p>\n<p>People who have Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, such as Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Retocolitis, should also have a colonoscopy more often, as advised by their Proctologist or Gastroenterologist.<\/p>\n<p>Other important indications include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Patients being followed up after removal of polyps.<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring of previously identified injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation of persistent symptoms, such as chronic diarrhea or refractory constipation.<\/li>\n<li>Investigation of alterations detected in other imaging tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Colonoscopy is considered the best way of assessing the colon and is used for both diagnosis and prevention.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get your intestines scanned safely. Schedule your colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo with Instituto Medicina em Foco. <\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Preparing for colonoscopy: how to do it?<\/h3>\n<p>Colonoscopy requires excellent intestinal cleansing. In general, the colon is full of feces, so the preparation must make it possible to remove the feces using laxative and antigase medications. <\/p>\n<p>Recommendations generally include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Restricted diet in the two days before the exam.<\/li>\n<li>Drinking clear liquids the day before.<\/li>\n<li>Use of laxatives prescribed by the doctor (in single or fractional doses).<\/li>\n<li>Fast for 6 to 8 hours before the test.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid foods with fiber, seeds or peels.<\/li>\n<li>Suspension of certain medications under professional guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>There are several different types of preparation, which must be individualized for each patient. It is therefore essential to follow your doctor's instructions. <\/p>\n<p>The most common way, however, is to prepare for the test over two days: the day before the test, the patient should take laxatives and stick to a specific carbohydrate-only diet. On the day of the test, fasting and the use of other laxatives are recommended. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do you want an individualized and safe preparation? Schedule your appointment with a proctologist in S\u00e3o Paulo (SP). <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_2\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/colonoscopia-desktop-1.webp\" alt=\"colonoscopy\" title=\"colonoscopy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/colonoscopia-desktop-1.webp 1100w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/colonoscopia-desktop-1-980x290.webp 980w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/colonoscopia-desktop-1-480x142.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1100px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-289479\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_30 et_pb_gutters4 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_33 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Duration of the exam:<\/h3>\n<p>The examination lasts an average of 20 to 40 minutes. However, examinations that have led to important findings (or require procedures to be carried out) may take longer. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_34 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_25 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Post-examination:<\/h3>\n<p>As soon as the examination is completed by the doctor in charge, the patient is transferred to a recovery room, where they must recover and wake up from the sedation. After that, they are free to eat. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_35 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_26 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>For the patient:<\/h3>\n<p>The patient must be accompanied when leaving the examination and it is recommended that they do not work with heavy machinery or drive after the colonoscopy. Always follow your doctor's recommendations. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_31 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_36 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_27 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>How long does it last and what's the aftermath like?<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/drcarlosobregon.com.br\/colonoscopia-rastreamento-cancer-colorretal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">examination<\/a> lasts an average of 20 to 40 minutes. However, examinations that have led to important findings (or require procedures to be carried out) may take longer. <\/p>\n<p>As soon as the examination is completed by the doctor in charge, the patient is transferred to a recovery room, where they must recover and wake up from the sedation. After that, they are free to eat. <\/p>\n<p>The patient must be accompanied when leaving the examination and it is recommended that they do not work with heavy machinery or drive after the colonoscopy. Always follow your doctor's recommendations. <\/p>\n<p>In addition to these initial recommendations, it is common for the patient to experience slight abdominal discomfort or a feeling of bloating due to the air inflated during the procedure. These symptoms are temporary and usually disappear within a few hours. <\/p>\n<p>Observation time in the clinic can vary between 30 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the patient's response to sedation. After discharge, rest is recommended for the rest of the day, adequate hydration and a light diet. <\/p>\n<p>In cases of polyp removal or biopsies, the anatomopathological report is usually ready in a few days and is discussed later in a new face-to-face or online consultation with the doctor in charge.<\/p>\n<p>Important: If signs such as fever, persistent bleeding, severe abdominal pain or vomiting appear, you should seek immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Have your colonoscopy with the full support and guidance of specialists in S\u00e3o Paulo (SP). Call +55 11 3289-3195 and make an appointment with Instituto Medicina em Foco. <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_28 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Colonoscopy and complications: should I worry?<\/h3>\n<p>Keep in mind that <strong>complications are rare<\/strong>, but in some cases they can occur: bleeding, adverse reactions to the medicines used in the preparation and, much more rarely, intestinal perforations.<\/p>\n<p>Complications after the tests may or may not be immediate. Therefore, if the patient feels severe pain in the abdominal region or abdominal distension (bloating and a feeling of being swollen) after the test, they should seek urgent medical help. <\/p>\n<p>In addition to these symptoms, other warning signs include fever, persistent nausea, vomiting and prolonged rectal bleeding. Although uncommon, these occurrences should be reported immediately to the doctor. <\/p>\n<p>It is important to emphasize that colonoscopy is considered to be an extremely safe test, especially when performed by proctology specialists with the support of adequate infrastructure, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/contact\/\">Instituto Medicina em Foco<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The risk of complications increases in therapeutic procedures, such as the removal of larger or multiple polyps, but even in these cases the benefits outweigh the risks.<\/p>\n<p>The use of modern equipment, assisted sedation techniques and strict intestinal preparation protocols also significantly reduce the possibility of complications.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Have a safe and effective follow-up with colonoscopy specialists. Schedule your appointment online or in person in S\u00e3o Paulo (SP) by calling +55 11 3289-3195. <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_3\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/colonoscopia-desktop-2.webp\" alt=\"colonoscopy\" title=\"colonoscopy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/colonoscopia-desktop-2.webp 1100w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/colonoscopia-desktop-2-980x290.webp 980w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/colonoscopia-desktop-2-480x142.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1100px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-289480\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_32 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_37 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_11_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module \">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"et_pb_button et_d4_element et_pb_button_11 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Gostaria+de+mais+informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es+sobre+colonoscopia\" target=\"_blank\" data-icon=\"E\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule your exam<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_33 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_38 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_29 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Colonoscopy: can the price vary?<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/drrodrigobarbosa.com.br\/preco-colonoscopia-para-2025-em-sao-paulo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">price of a colonoscopy<\/a> varies greatly depending on the health subsystem the patient chooses. In addition, other procedures carried out during the colonoscopy can also alter its value, such as biopsies, removal of polyps or other techniques inherent to the examination. For more information, consult your doctor. <\/p>\n<p>At Instituto Medicina em Foco, we work with fair values, specialized staff and state-of-the-art technology to offer comfort, safety and precision in every exam.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the prices at the S\u00e3o Paulo (SP) unit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simple colonoscopy: R$950.00.<\/li>\n<li>Colonoscopy with biopsy and\/or cytology: R$1,400.00.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These figures include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Modern structure at Rua Frei Caneca, 1380, Consola\u00e7\u00e3o - CEP 01307-000.<\/li>\n<li>Sedation accompanied by a medical team.<\/li>\n<li>State-of-the-art equipment for high-definition images.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation and follow-up with specialists in Proctology and Gastroenterology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For those who wish to have the test done privately, we offer guidance on how to request reimbursement from your health insurance company, if applicable. It is also possible to have an online or face-to-face consultation with our medical team, in order to clarify doubts about the procedure, preparation and post-examination. <\/p>\n<p>Complications after the tests may or may not be immediate. Therefore, if the patient feels severe pain in the abdominal region or abdominal distension (bloating and a feeling of being swollen) after the test, they should seek urgent medical help. <\/p>\n<p>In addition to these symptoms, other warning signs include fever, persistent nausea, vomiting and prolonged rectal bleeding. Although uncommon, these occurrences should be reported immediately to the doctor. <\/p>\n<p>It is important to emphasize that colonoscopy is considered to be an extremely safe test, especially when performed by specialists in proctology with the support of adequate infrastructure, such as at the Instituto Medicina em Foco.<\/p>\n<p>The risk of complications increases in therapeutic procedures, such as the removal of larger or multiple polyps, but even in these cases the benefits outweigh the risks.<\/p>\n<p>The use of modern equipment, assisted sedation techniques and strict intestinal preparation protocols also significantly reduce the possibility of complications.<\/p>\n<p>If you are from <strong>S\u00e3o Paulo<\/strong> and would like a consultation with reliable and experienced professionals, or need a colonoscopy, you can <strong>make an appointment<\/strong> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instituto Medicina em Foco website<\/a> or by telephone: <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1%20*Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco*!%20Gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20agendamento%20de%20consulta!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(11) 3289-3195<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20agendar%20o%20exame%20Colonoscopia%20no%20Instituto%20Medicina%20em%20Foco!&type=phone_number&app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule your colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo with the best cost-benefit ratio.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_34 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_39 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_12_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module \">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"et_pb_button et_d4_element et_pb_button_12 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=\u200e551132893195&text=Gostaria+de+mais+informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es+sobre+colonoscopia\" target=\"_blank\" data-icon=\"E\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule your exam<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_35 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_40 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_30 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Take care of your gut today to avoid problems in the future<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/preco-colonoscopia-em-sao-paulo-onde-fazer\/\">Colonoscopy<\/a> is more than a test: it's a preventative measure. Just as we do blood tests or imaging tests to monitor our general health, the intestine also needs attention - especially with the increase in colorectal cancer cases in Brazil. <\/p>\n<p>With a quick, safe test that can be carried out in an outpatient setting, it is possible:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diagnosing diseases before serious symptoms appear.<\/li>\n<li>Treating intestinal lesions before they become tumors.<\/li>\n<li>Improve your quality of life and peace of mind with self-care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At Instituto Medicina em Foco, we take care of every step, from the online or face-to-face consultation to the examination and the follow-up of the results.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Rua Frei Caneca, 1380 - Consola\u00e7\u00e3o - S\u00e3o Paulo - SP - CEP 01307-000<br \/>\ud83d\udcde Phone: +55 11 3289-3195<br \/>\ud83c\udf10 Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/\">emfoco.med.br<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Schedule your colonoscopy now at Instituto Medicina em Foco.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, follow Instituto Medicina em Foco on social media:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>YouTube: Canal Medicina em Foco<\/li>\n<li>LinkedIn: Instituto Medicina em Foco<\/li>\n<li>Instagram: @emfoco.med.br<\/li>\n<li>TikTok: @emfoco.med.br<\/li>\n<li>Doctoralia: Instituto Medicina em Foco<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Common questions about colonoscopy: what do patients ask the most?<\/h3>\n<p>Even with all the explanations during the consultation, it's natural for last-minute doubts to arise.<\/p>\n<p>That's why we've put together our patients' most frequently asked questions about the colonoscopy exam. If you're still unsure, reading this will help you understand that the test is simpler than it seems - and can save lives. <\/p>\n<p>You'll understand:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What you can and can't eat before the exam.<\/li>\n<li>What recovery is like at home.<\/li>\n<li>How the biopsy is performed and whether it hurts.<\/li>\n<li>What is the ideal frequency for a repeat colonoscopy?<\/li>\n<li>Whether it's possible to take the test with a health insurance plan or privately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These questions will be answered in detail in the FAQ below, with a focus on making the exam more accessible, comfortable and safe for all patient profiles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"Continue%20lendo%20e%20veja%20as%20respostas%20para%20as%20perguntas%20mais%20comuns%20sobre%20colonoscopia.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read on and see the answers to the most common questions about colonoscopy.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_section et_pb_section_4 et_pb_with_background et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_section_regular et_block_section\" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_36 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_41 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_0 et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Colonoscopy what is it and how does it work?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>This is an endoscopic examination that allows the inside of the large intestine and, in some cases, the end of the small intestine to be visualized. Using a flexible tube with a camera, the doctor identifies lesions, polyps and alterations that may indicate intestinal diseases or cancer. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_1 et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What is needed to prepare for colonoscopy?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>It is necessary to follow a light or liquid diet and take specific laxatives the day before the examination. The bowel needs to be completely clean to ensure visibility during the procedure. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_2 et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">In which cases is a colonoscopy indicated?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>The test is indicated to investigate symptoms such as abdominal pain, blood in the stool, constipation or prolonged diarrhea, unexplained weight loss and also to screen for colorectal cancer.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_3 et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">How is a colonoscopy done? Does it hurt? <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>It is done while the patient is sedated. A tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum into the large intestine. The patient feels no pain and usually doesn't remember the examination. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_4 et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Colonoscopy price: what can influence the cost?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>The cost can vary depending on the clinic, the use of sedation, the removal of polyps and the biopsies performed. At the Instituto Medicina em Foco, the exam costs R$950 and R$1,400 with biopsy. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_42 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_31 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>FAQ<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_32 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Frequently asked questions<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_37 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_43 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_33 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">FAQ<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_34 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Frequently asked questions<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_44 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_5 et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What is the best clinic for colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>The Instituto Medicina em Foco stands out for its experienced team, modern equipment and welcoming service, with a unit at Rua Frei Caneca, 1380, in S\u00e3o Paulo.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_6 et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Can I have a colonoscopy with an online consultation?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>Yes. The initial consultation can be done online to provide guidance and prescribe the preparation. The examination itself must be carried out in person at the clinic. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_7 et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What symptoms indicate the need for the test?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>Blood in the stool, frequent abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, weight loss and a history of bowel cancer are important signs.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_8 et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Does colonoscopy detect all intestinal diseases?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>It detects most structural changes, such as polyps, tumors and inflammation. Some functional conditions may require other tests. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_9 et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What to do after colonoscopy?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>After the exam, you should rest, avoid physical activity and eat a light diet. Gas or slight discomfort is normal. In the event of a biopsy, follow the doctor's instructions. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_section et_pb_section_5 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_section_regular et_block_section\" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_38 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_45 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_35 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>What's new<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_39 et_hover_enabled et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_46 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_with_border et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_blog_1 et_hover_enabled et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_pb_blog_grid_wrapper et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_blog_grid clearfix \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_salvattore_content\" data-columns>\n\t\t\t<article id=\"post-293872\" class=\"et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_1_0 post-293872 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-nephrology tag-nephrologist-consultation-cost tag-nephrologist-consultation-price tag-nephrologist-near-me tag-nephrologist-sao-paulo tag-private-nephrologist-consultation\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/nephrologist-consultation-cost-2025-in-sao-paulo\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MEF-Nefrologista-Valor-da-Consulta-2025-em-Sao-Paulo-400x250.webp\" alt=\"Nephrologist Consultation Cost 2025 in S\u00e3o Paulo\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MEF-Nefrologista-Valor-da-Consulta-2025-em-Sao-Paulo.webp 479w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MEF-Nefrologista-Valor-da-Consulta-2025-em-Sao-Paulo-400x250.webp 480w \" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw \" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/nephrologist-consultation-cost-2025-in-sao-paulo\/\">Nephrologist Consultation Cost 2025 in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">Aug 22, 2025<\/span> | <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/category\/nephrology\/\" rel=\"tag\">Nephrology<\/a><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Consultation with a Nephrologist in SP starting from R$ 750.00. Private and online care with specialists in kidney diseases at the Instituto Medicina em Foco. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<article id=\"post-294626\" class=\"et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_1_1 post-294626 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-exams tag-colon-examination tag-colonoscopy tag-colonoscopy-in-sao-paulo tag-gastroenterologist-in-sao-paulo tag-gastroenterologist-in-sp\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/colonoscopy-an-essential-test-for-intestinal-health\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/charliana-uchoa-endoscopia-webp-400x250.webp\" alt=\"Colonoscopy: an essential test for intestinal health\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/charliana-uchoa-endoscopia-webp.webp 479w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/charliana-uchoa-endoscopia-webp-400x250.webp 480w \" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw \" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/colonoscopy-an-essential-test-for-intestinal-health\/\">Colonoscopy: an essential test for intestinal health<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">Aug 21, 2025<\/span> | <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/category\/exams\/\" rel=\"tag\">Exams<\/a><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Schedule your colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo. Complete colon examination with simple preparation and an experienced medical team. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<article id=\"post-294634\" class=\"et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_1_2 post-294634 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-coloproctology tag-pilonidal-cyst tag-pilonidal-disease tag-sacrococcygeal-cyst tag-specialist-in-coloproctology tag-specialist-in-proctology\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/pilonidal-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MEF-Doenca-pilonidal-causas-sintomas-e-opcoes-de-tratamento-400x250.webp\" alt=\"Pilonidal disease: causes, symptoms and treatment options\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MEF-Doenca-pilonidal-causas-sintomas-e-opcoes-de-tratamento.webp 479w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MEF-Doenca-pilonidal-causas-sintomas-e-opcoes-de-tratamento-400x250.webp 480w \" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw \" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/pilonidal-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options\/\">Pilonidal disease: causes, symptoms and treatment options<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">Aug 20, 2025<\/span> | <a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/category\/coloproctology\/\" rel=\"tag\">Coloproctology<\/a><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Pilonidal disease: learn about causes, symptoms and treatments from a coloproctology specialist to recover your health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_13_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module \">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"et_pb_button et_d4_element et_pb_button_13 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=\u200e551132893195\" target=\"_blank\" data-icon=\"\uf09e\" rel=\"noopener\">See more<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colonoscopy is a safe test and should ideally be carried out by a doctor specializing in digestive endoscopy or a coloproctologist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":294214,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"colonoscopy","rank_math_title":"Colonoscopy - 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