Procedure centre
Innocent Hearts Hospital
Colonoscopy, polypectomy and endoscopyNear Wadala Chowk, Nakodar Road, Jalandhar 144003
- Procedure timings
- Mon–Sat10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Gastro ICU24 / 7
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy in Jalandhar — Cancer Screening & Polyp Removal
The only test that both finds colon polyps and removes them in the same sitting — which is why it prevents cancer rather than just detecting it.
OverviewHD colonoscopy examines the entire large intestine and rectum for cancer screening, polyp removal, IBD diagnosis and lower GI bleeding.
PreparationClear liquid diet plus prescribed bowel prep the day before. Strict adherence matters — a poor prep hides polyps.
Duration20 to 45 minutes under IV sedation. You sleep through it. Polypectomy is done in the same session.
RecoveryBrief observation, no driving for 24 hours. Findings discussed immediately; polyp pathology in 3 to 5 days.
20–45 minutes
IV sedation — you sleep
Polyps removed same session
Prevents cancer, not just detects
When It Is Needed
Who Needs a Colonoscopy
Screening, diagnosis and treatment across a wide range of lower GI conditions.
Colorectal cancer screening
From age 45 to 50 for average risk, and earlier where there is a family history of colon cancer or polyps.
Blood in stool or rectal bleeding
To definitively rule out cancer, polyps and IBD rather than assuming it is piles.
Altered bowel habit
Unexplained diarrhoea or constipation lasting more than four weeks needs the colon looked at.
Polyps found or suspected
Anything found is removed in the same session, before it has years to change. More on polypectomy.
IBD diagnosis and monitoring
The gold standard for confirming Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis and assessing extent. More on IBD.
Iron-deficiency anaemia
Unexplained anaemia often means slow, invisible bleeding somewhere in the colon.
Your Visit
What Happens Over the Two Days
The preparation matters more than the procedure. Get the prep right and everything else is straightforward.
Day before
Bowel preparation
- Low-fibre diet for 24 to 48 hours — no salad, seeds or skins
- Clear liquids only from the afternoon
- Prescribed bowel prep solution, taken exactly as instructed
- Nothing by mouth for the final hours before the procedure
On the day
The procedure
- IV line placed and sedation given — you sleep through
- Colonoscope passed through the full colon, 20 to 45 minutes
- Any polyp found is removed in the same session
- Biopsies taken where the lining looks abnormal
After
Recovery and results
- Post-procedure observation until sedation wears off
- No driving for 24 hours — arrange a lift
- Findings explained the same day
- Polyp pathology in 3 to 5 days, with a surveillance date
The Suite
Where the Procedure Happens
HD colonoscopy with IV sedation at Innocent Hearts Hospital, Nakodar Road.
HD colonoscopyFull colon, high-definition
Under sedationYou sleep through it
Polyp detectionFound and removed together
In the Same Session
What Is Done While the Scope Is In
A diagnostic colonoscopy becomes a therapeutic one the moment something is found.
Polyp removal
Snare polypectomy or EMR for larger lesions, removing the polyp before it can progress.
Tissue biopsy
Samples from abnormal mucosa sent for pathology, confirming IBD, coeliac or malignancy.
Bleeding control
Endoscopic haemostasis for a bleeding source in the colon or rectum.
IBD staging
Disease extent mapped and surveillance biopsies taken for long-standing IBD.
Stricture dilation
Narrowed segments dilated, often avoiding surgery in Crohn’s disease.
Foreign body retrieval
Objects retrieved from the lower GI tract endoscopically.
Your Next Date
How Often Should a Colonoscopy Be Repeated?
The interval depends entirely on what was found last time. Dr. Ankit sets your date before you leave.
| Your situation | First colonoscopy | Repeat interval | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average risk, no symptoms | Age 45 to 50 | Every 10 years if normal | Start earlier if there is family history |
| One first-degree relative with colon cancer | 10 years before their diagnosis age | Every 5 years | Family history doubles your risk |
| 1 to 2 small polyps under 10 mm | After diagnosis | 3 to 5 years | The commonest finding, and very manageable |
| 3+ polyps, or any over 10 mm | After removal | 1 to 3 years | Closer monitoring is essential |
| IBD (Crohn’s or Colitis) | 8 to 10 years after onset | Annually or every 2 years | Cancer risk rises with disease duration |
| After colon cancer treatment | 1 year post-surgery | Every 3 to 5 years | Recurrence risk makes surveillance essential |
| Obesity or diabetes | Age 40 onward | Every 5 years | 1.5 to 3× elevated colorectal cancer risk |
A poor bowel prep is the one thing that wastes the whole procedure
If the colon is not properly cleared, small flat polyps are simply invisible — and those are exactly the ones worth finding. Follow the prep instructions exactly, even the unpleasant part. If the prep has clearly not worked, call before you travel rather than arriving and being sent home.
Where It Is Done
Colonoscopy Is Done at Innocent Hearts Hospital
IV sedation, sterile facilities and ICU backup mean the procedure is done at the hospital, not the clinic.
Why both tests often come up together
The risk factors for colon polyps and fatty liver are largely the same ones
Obesity and diabetes raise colorectal cancer risk by 1.5 to 3 times — and they are also the leading drivers of fatty liver in India. So patients sent for screening colonoscopy on metabolic grounds are frequently the same patients who should have a FibroScan. That overlap is where Hepatolean Advance Liver Pro+ came from, the sugar-free liver-care protein Dr. Ankit formulated. It has nothing to do with the colon; it is worth raising only if the liver side applies to you too.
Patient FAQs
Colonoscopy — Frequently Asked Questions
Is colonoscopy painful?
No. It is done under IV sedation, so you sleep through the entire procedure. Some bloating afterwards is normal as the air used to inflate the colon passes.
How important is the bowel prep really?
It is the single most important part. A poorly prepared colon hides small flat polyps — the ones most worth finding. Follow the instructions exactly.
At what age should I start screening?
Age 45 to 50 for average risk. Earlier if a first-degree relative had colon cancer — ten years before the age they were diagnosed — or if you have IBD, obesity or diabetes.
Are polyps removed in the same procedure?
Yes. Anything found is removed while the scope is already in place, and sent for pathology. That is what makes colonoscopy preventive rather than merely diagnostic.
How long before I can eat and work normally?
You can eat once the sedation wears off, usually within a couple of hours. Most patients return to work the next day. No driving for 24 hours.
What if blood in my stool is just piles?
It often is — but polyps, IBD and colorectal cancer present exactly the same way. If you are over 40, or bleeding has continued more than a month, the colon is looked at rather than assumed about.
Book a Screening Colonoscopy
If you are over 45, have a family history, or have noticed blood in the stool, book an OPD consultation and the procedure will be scheduled from there.