4
• You should feel little pain during the test.
• The colon is checked and then the tube is removed.
After the Test
• Medicines given during the test will make you sleepy. You will need to
have an adult family member or friend take you home for your safety.
• You stay in the test area until most of the effects of the medicine wears
off.
• You may have gas after the test because of the air put in your colon.
• You can return to your normal diet after the test. If a polyp is removed,
your doctor may limit your diet for short time.
• You may have a small amount of blood from the rectum. This is normal.
• Test results are sent to your doctor. Your doctor will share the results
with you.
Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have any questions or concerns.
8/2005. Developed through a partnership of Ohio State University Medical Center, Mount Carmel Health
and OhioHealth, Columbus, Ohio. Available for use as a public service without copyright restrictions at
www.healthinfotranslations.com.