Dr. Feenalie Patel, MD is a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system). She graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2017 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Feenalie Patel, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist.
6550 Fannin Street Suite 1201
Houston, TX 77030
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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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. Feenalie Patel, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2017. She completed residency at Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals.
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (2017)
Residency: Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals (2021)
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