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Dr. Alex J. Shaykevich, DO is a family medicine practitioner in Elk River, MN specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Alex J. Shaykevich, DO is affiliated with University of Minnesota Physicians.
290 Main Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Dr. Alex J. Shaykevich, DO graduated from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Minnesota.
Medical School: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Licensed In: Minnesota
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Dr. Alex Shaykevich is a specialist in family medicine. He studied medicine at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Shaykevich's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. Areas of expertise for Dr. Shaykevich include preoperative evaluation, lung cancer screening, and intrauterine device (IUD) insertion. He is conversant in Russian. Dr. Shaykevich is affiliated with the University of Minnesota Physicians.
