Doctors Answers (2)

David Pound, M.D.
Answered on: 4/25/2012
Colonoscopy is the American Cancer Society recommended procedure for colon cancer screening. The procedure is not painful, but it may be uncomfortable. Sedation is used to make the patient more comfortable during the procedure.

Harsha Vittal, M.D.
Answered on: 3/15/2012
Most people prefer small amounts of sedation to make the colonoscopy procedure comfortable.