It is recommended that you remove your underwear during a colonoscopy.
A colonoscopy is a procedure in which a colonoscope is passed through the anus into the rectum, into the sigmoid colon, descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon, and then the ileocecum to complete the process of observation. Since it is necessary to give the examiner a good view of the colon, it is not recommended to wear underwear during colonoscopy for both men and women.
If underwear is worn during colonoscopy, it may not only cover the anus, but also have a constricting effect on the abdomen. During colonoscopy, the colonoscope will keep moving in the intestines, and gas will be injected through the colonoscope to expand the intestinal tubes in order to observe clearly. If you wear tight underwear or underwear that has a constricting effect on your abdomen, it will affect your observation field and increase your abdominal discomfort during the examination.
It is necessary to go to the hospital before the colonoscopy, with the help of the doctor and evaluation to further carry out the colonoscopy, do not decide to do the test.