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Health Colonoscopy - errr where ah?, And other important tests

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post Aug 16 2022, 08:12 PM, updated 4y ago

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Hi there since im 43 already thought of going for colonoscopy (what other tests should I go for?)


What is the approx cost of doing it? For hospital my first thought would be glenagles. Other recommendations are welcomed
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post Aug 16 2022, 08:53 PM

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QUOTE(Roadwarrior1337 @ Aug 16 2022, 08:35 PM)
Go for colonscopy and endoskopi

Not cheap but once in a while do it will be good.

U may do it at any hospital estimate cost around 5 to 7k will need to board half day due to anesthesia
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post Aug 29 2022, 10:31 PM

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QUOTE(baskglory @ Aug 29 2022, 02:18 PM)
I did my upper endoscopy and colonoscopy at Thomson Hospital with their resident gastro Dr Dennis. I was fully covered under my AIA personal insurance. According to the invoice the total came up to RM4.5K. This was a year ago though so cost may vary.

For me, only "tough" part is the prep before the scope as you need to entirely clear the contents of your bowel for them to get a good look inside. I drank 2 jugs of liquid laxatives provided by the nurse and can't remember how many times I need to hit the toilet and bidet becomes your best friend and the toilet paper is just killing you.  sweat.gif  Took me almost 2.5 hours to empty everything (YMMV).

After that, the procedure is totally painless and you'll be woozy for the next few hours after waking up. So better have someone to drive you home after the procedure since its a day board only. I had a pretty comfortable experience doing my scope there. if you're in KV area, can consider.

It's recommended to do a colonoscopy if you're around that age esp, if you have any family cancer history or gastro health concerns. I had months of stomach issues before I took the courage to go for my 1st scope.
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thanks man. I assume your insurance cover it because of the stomach issues right ?
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post Aug 30 2022, 11:06 AM

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