{"id":294626,"date":"2025-08-21T18:00:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T21:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/colonoscopy-an-essential-test-for-intestinal-health\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T18:00:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T21:00:51","slug":"colonoscopy-an-essential-test-for-intestinal-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/colonoscopy-an-essential-test-for-intestinal-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Colonoscopy: an essential test for intestinal health"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20a%20consulta%20com%20a%20Dra.%20Charliana%20Uch%C3%B4a!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-288327 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BOTAO-MEF-agendar-exame-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp\" alt=\"Schedule an exam at Instituto Medicina em Foco\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BOTAO-MEF-agendar-exame-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp 300w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BOTAO-MEF-agendar-exame-400-x-80-px.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Preventing <\/b><b>colorectal cancer<\/b><b> is possible with regular check-ups and attention<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling bloated, having constant cramps or noticing changes in your stools may seem like a one-off thing, but it isn&#8217;t always. These signs, when frequent, indicate that the body needs attention and proper evaluation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideal specialist to conduct this investigation is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/dracharlianauchoa\/\"><b>Gastroenterologist in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as Dr. Charliana Uch\u00f4a. She can recommend    <\/span><b>colonoscopy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colonoscopy is a safe and highly effective test to identify changes and diseases in the digestive tract.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is increasingly accessible and allows early diagnosis, essential for the prevention of serious conditions such as <\/span><b>colorectal cancer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Don&#8217;t ignore persistent intestinal symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20a%20consulta%20com%20a%20Dra.%20Charliana%20Uch%C3%B4a!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Schedule your colonoscopy with MEF&#8217;s Gastroenterologist, Dr. Charliana Uch\u00f4a. <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zV9vhwd6uOI?si=C_sYSPE2lKiRdHUy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>When the test is indicated and why it should be carried out<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>colonoscopy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  is essential for investigating persistent digestive symptoms and also as a preventive examination from the age of 45. It is a   <\/span><b>minimally invasive procedure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">procedure to directly observe the inside of the large intestine. <\/span><b>large intestine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition <\/span><b>colon examination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be necessary in cases of family history of <\/span><b>colorectal cancer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  or diseases of the digestive tract. It is an indispensable test for both prevention and early diagnosis of intestinal changes. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Signs that indicate the need for <\/b><b>colon examination<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms such as rectal bleeding, chronic diarrhea, unexplained weight loss and abdominal pain can indicate serious changes. A   <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32086869\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>colonoscopy<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps to identify exact causes with precision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn about the main warning signs that justify the test:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occult blood in the stool.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constant pain in the lower abdomen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent changes in bowel habits.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Relationship between <\/b><b>colonoscopy<\/b><b> and <\/b><b>colorectal cancer<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most suitable test for screening and preventing <\/span><b>colorectal cancer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">because it allows polyps to be identified before they become malignant. The earlier the diagnosis, the greater the chances of a cure. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of the test in the prevention and early detection of the disease:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early detection of suspicious lesions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediate removal of polyps during examination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous monitoring for those at increased risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20a%20consulta%20com%20a%20Dra.%20Charliana%20Uch%C3%B4a!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Schedule your colonoscopy with a MEF Gastroenterologist in SP and take care of your intestinal health.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20a%20consulta%20com%20a%20Dra.%20Charliana%20Uch%C3%B4a!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-288327 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BOTAO-MEF-agendar-exame-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp\" alt=\"Schedule an exam at Instituto Medicina em Foco\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BOTAO-MEF-agendar-exame-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp 300w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BOTAO-MEF-agendar-exame-400-x-80-px.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Diseases diagnosed with <\/b><b>colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various conditions can be detected through <\/span><b>colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can also be used to detect silent or late-onset diseases. The test is useful both for diagnosis and for monitoring patients with   <\/span><b>Inflammatory Bowel Diseases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the changes observed are inflammations in the gastrointestinal tract, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">both of the <\/span><b>large intestine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>small intestine, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lesions in the <\/span><b>terminal ileum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as enanthema (redness), loss of vascular pattern, erosions, ulcers, stenosis and fistulous orifices, which may be suggestive of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crohn&#8217;s disease<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ulcerative Colitis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>Crohn&#8217;s Disease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Ulcerative Colitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nudii.com.br\/retocolite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Inflammatory Bowel Diseases<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  most common. They profoundly affect quality of life and require accurate diagnosis and ongoing monitoring. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Characteristics that help differentiate and recognize these conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>Crohn&#8217;s Disease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can affect <\/span><b>the entire digestive tract<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from the mouth to the anus.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>Ulcerative Colitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is restricted to the <\/span><b>large intestine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">especially the rectum and colon.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>Crohn&#8217;s<\/b><b> Crohn&#8217;s Disease <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">presents inflammation <\/span><b>in interspersed areas<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(speckled pattern)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> e <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can affect all<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> layers of the intestinal wall <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(transmural involvement).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Other inflammations in the gastrointestinal tract detected<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The test is also useful for detecting causes of <\/span><b>inflammation <\/b><b>in the<\/b><b> gastrointestinal tract<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as infections, non-infectious colitis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> colitis (such as those caused by medication, ischemic colitis), intestinal diverticula and lesions suspicious for neoplasia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the examination, it is possible to identify different types of inflammatory changes that help the doctor define the cause of the symptoms and the appropriate course of action for each case. Among the most frequent findings are <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Infectious or ischemic colitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which require targeted treatment.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ulcers and diffuse inflammation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">associated with acute or chronic diseases.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lesions suggestive of autoimmune diseases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as lymphocytic or collagenous colitis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When no suspicious lesions are observed, the test also helps to rule out the possibility of neoplastic diseases, making the diagnosis more certain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20a%20consulta%20com%20a%20Dra.%20Charliana%20Uch%C3%B4a!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Schedule your exam at MEF and get reliable diagnoses.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20a%20consulta%20com%20a%20Dra.%20Charliana%20Uch%C3%B4a!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-293803 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entre-em-contato-com-o-Instituto-Medicina-em-foco-para-agendar-um-exame-de-colonoscopia-em-sao-paulo.webp\" alt=\"Contact Instituto Medicina em foco to schedule a colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entre-em-contato-com-o-Instituto-Medicina-em-foco-para-agendar-um-exame-de-colonoscopia-em-sao-paulo.webp 1080w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entre-em-contato-com-o-Instituto-Medicina-em-foco-para-agendar-um-exame-de-colonoscopia-em-sao-paulo-980x980.webp 980w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entre-em-contato-com-o-Instituto-Medicina-em-foco-para-agendar-um-exame-de-colonoscopia-em-sao-paulo-480x480.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Colonoscopy<\/b><b> vs. other tests: why is it more accurate?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although there are various imaging tests to investigate the digestive system, this one stands out for offering a direct and detailed view of the <\/span><b>large intestine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>terminal <\/b><b>terminal.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This advantage makes this test the main diagnostic choice for conditions such as <\/span><b>Inflammatory bowel diseases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suspected <\/span><b>colorectal cancer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bleeding and lesions in the lower gastrointestinal tract. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also irreplaceable when biopsies need to be taken or polyps removed, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These procedures can be carried out at the same time as the examination and in complete safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Limitations of traditional imaging tests<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasounds and CT scans are useful for assessing abdominal structures, but do not <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">analyze<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the inside of the intestine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These methods cannot detect <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or premalignant lesions such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a <\/span><b>colonoscopy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nor can they perform biopsies to differentiate between benign and malignant lesions, as is the case with this test in particular.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in particular.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Main limitations of these imaging methods:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound can be impaired by intestinal gas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CT scans do not allow for biopsy or removal of polyps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood tests detect inflammation, but don&#8217;t show the cause.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Unique benefits of the test for diagnosis and treatment<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nudii.com.br\/colonoscopia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>colonoscopy<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  is the only test that combines a detailed visual assessment of the intestine with the possibility of immediate intervention. This makes the procedure much more efficient and speeds up the start of treatment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the procedure, the doctor can remove polyps found along the <\/span><b>large intestine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which is essential for the prevention of <\/span><b>colorectal cancer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This type of removal is done at the same time, without the need for hospitalization or surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, biopsies can be taken from suspicious areas, making it easier to accurately diagnose inflammation, dysplasia <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(precancerous lesions) <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and other initial injuries. All of this with safety and rapid recovery for the patient. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20a%20consulta%20com%20a%20Dra.%20Charliana%20Uch%C3%B4a!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>For a precise and complete assessment of your intestines, book your colonoscopy at MEF now.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20a%20consulta%20com%20a%20Dra.%20Charliana%20Uch%C3%B4a!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-288327 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BOTAO-MEF-agendar-exame-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp\" alt=\"Schedule an exam at Instituto Medicina em Foco\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BOTAO-MEF-agendar-exame-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp 300w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BOTAO-MEF-agendar-exame-400-x-80-px.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><b>How to prepare for the exam<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O <\/span><b>colonoscopy preparation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential to ensure visibility <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the intestine <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the accuracy of the findings. It involves careful eating and the use of specific laxatives, indicated by the doctor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The examination itself is a <\/span><b>minimally invasive procedure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The procedure is performed with light sedation, without pain or discomfort. In many cases, the patient can return to light activities on the same day. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Stages of preparation for the exam and essential precautions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation is the most challenging stage of the exam, requiring discipline to ensure the procedure is effective. Specific dietary precautions, the use of laxatives and the suspension of medication are essential. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For effective preparation, pay attention to the following essential precautions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-residue diet for up to 3 days before the exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intake of laxatives the day before, as prescribed by a doctor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suspension of specific medications, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as anticoagulants, diabetes medications and slimming pens,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under medical supervision.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strictly following these guidelines is crucial to ensure the proper cleaning of the colon, which makes it easier to detect possible alterations during the examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>A minimally invasive procedure<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>colonoscopy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  uses a thin, flexible device, allowing a complete assessment of the colon without cutting or hospitalization. The light sedation, monitored by an anesthesiologist, makes the examination peaceful and practically painless. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The test is quick, safe and virtually painless, lasting an average of 20 to 40 minutes, and allows the patient to be discharged on the same day, providing a speedy recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20a%20consulta%20com%20a%20Dra.%20Charliana%20Uch%C3%B4a!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Book your colonoscopy today at MEF with a specialist in Digestive Endoscopy and Gastroenterology.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20a%20consulta%20com%20a%20Dra.%20Charliana%20Uch%C3%B4a!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-288327 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BOTAO-MEF-agendar-exame-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp\" alt=\"Schedule an exam at Instituto Medicina em Foco\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BOTAO-MEF-agendar-exame-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp 300w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BOTAO-MEF-agendar-exame-400-x-80-px.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Trust and excellence in <\/b><b>colonoscopy<\/b><b> at MEF<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/a-historia-do-instituto-medicina-em-foco\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institute of Medicine in Focus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  is a benchmark in digestive health in S\u00e3o Paulo. With a modern structure, a strategic location and a highly qualified team, the clinic offers advanced technology, humanized care and total safety for the   <\/span><b>colon examination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At MEF, you can take your exam with the  <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nudii.com.br\/dracharlianauchoa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Dr. Charliana Uch\u00f4a <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specialist in <\/span><b>Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With a solid academic background and extensive clinical experience  <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for more than 10 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stands out for its <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comprehensive<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approach, considering each patient as a unique <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unique being and respecting the details of each case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their work goes beyond the examination itself, seeking to understand the eating habits, emotional factors and lifestyle that directly influence the health of the gastrointestinal tract.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Main areas of activity  <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/dra-charliana-uchoa-medica-gastroenterologista\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Charliana <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diseases of the brain-intestine axis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as irritable bowel syndrome, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intestinal dysbiosis (SIBO, IMO, ISO, SIFO),<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stress-related dysfunctions <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and pace of life, as well as changes related to hormonal causes (climacteric and hormone replacement therapies).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Liver diseases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and changes in the liver associated with lifestyle habits or other metabolic conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inflammatory Bowel Diseases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nudii.com.br\/doenca-de-crohn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Crohn&#8217;s Disease<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> e <\/span><b>Ulcerative Colitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Precise endoscopic evaluation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">endoscopy and colonoscopy with a personalized approach, correlating clinical symptoms and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> clinical symptoms and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> findings <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">findings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>General gastroenterology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a focus on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of digestion, dysabsorptive syndromes and alterations in the<\/span> <b>small intestine<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span> <b>large intestine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20a%20consulta%20com%20a%20Dra.%20Charliana%20Uch%C3%B4a!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-288327 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BOTAO-MEF-agendar-exame-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp\" alt=\"Schedule an exam at Instituto Medicina em Foco\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BOTAO-MEF-agendar-exame-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp 300w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BOTAO-MEF-agendar-exame-400-x-80-px.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h4><b>Book your appointment<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take care of your intestine: schedule your examination with Dr. Charliana Uch\u00f4a and have a complete follow-up. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20a%20consulta%20com%20a%20Dra.%20Charliana%20Uch%C3%B4a!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Book via MEF WhatsApp by clicking here.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udfe5 <\/span><b>Address of Instituto Medicina em Foco<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rua Frei Caneca 1380, Consola\u00e7\u00e3o, S\u00e3o Paulo, CEP 01307-000. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd57 <\/span><b>Opening hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcde <\/span><b>Phone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: (11)9.5675.6848<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Content updated in 2025.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, follow Instituto Medicina em Foco on social media:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@institutomedicinaemfoco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canal Medicina em Foco<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/instituto-medicina-em-foco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instituto Medicina em Foco<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/emfoco.med.br\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@emfoco.med.br<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@emfoco.med.br\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@emfoco.med.br<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctoralia: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doctoralia.com.br\/clinicas\/instituto-medicina-em-foco?utm_id=115232&amp;utm_source=widget-facility-115232&amp;utm_medium=certificate&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_content=#highlight-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instituto Medicina em Foco<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>FAQ &#8211; Frequently asked questions about <\/b><b>Colonoscopy<\/b><b>Colonoscopy: an essential test for bowel health<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. From what age and how often should I consider having a preventive colonoscopy?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the age of 45, the examination should be carried out every <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-10 years<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or as advised by your gastroenterologist.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. What symptoms, such as bleeding in the stool or persistent abdominal pain, indicate that I need to schedule a colonoscopy?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood in the stool, constant abdominal pain and a change in bowel habits are signs to seek a <\/span><b>colon examination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. If I have a family history of bowel cancer, should I have a colonoscopy earlier than recommended?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. With a family history, it is recommended to start the test at the age of 40 or 10 years before the diagnosis of the relative   <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first degree.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. What can the test detect that other imaging tests, such as ultrasound, cannot?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It directly visualizes the inside of the <\/span><b>large intestine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> e <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">end of the small intestine (terminal ileum)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> detect and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">biopsy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> polyps, inflammation and lesions <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> early <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(precancerous or cancerous).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. What are the stages of preparation for colonoscopy and why is it considered the most difficult part of the examination?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The preparation includes a light diet and laxatives to cleanse the intestines, which can cause discomfort and be more difficult than the test itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Is this a painful exam and, if not, what type of sedation is used to ensure the patient&#8217;s comfort?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not painful. Mild or moderate intravenous sedation ensures comfort throughout the procedure.   <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patient won&#8217;t feel any pain!  <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Why is the test so important for the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The test allows polyps to be identified and removed before they develop into cancer, and is vital for prevention and diagnosis. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. What happens if a polyp is found during the examination and it can be removed in the same procedure?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, polyps that are found are usually removed in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the same<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> procedure, avoiding further intervention or evolution of the lesion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. What are the possible risks or side effects after the procedure and when should I worry?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rare, but may include gas, cramps or light bleeding. Seek medical advice if there is severe pain,   <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excessive bleeding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or fever <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after the examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. How long should the special diet be maintained after the examination and when can I return to my normal routine?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The light diet lasts up to 24 hours after the test. The normal routine can be resumed the following day, according to medical advice. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Schedule your colonoscopy in S\u00e3o Paulo. 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