Enteroscopy is an examination method in which the enteroscope is delivered to the ileum through the anus to observe intestinal lesions on the mucosal side. Indications mainly include when there are relevant clinical manifestations, other tests suggesting intestinal lesions, a history of intestinal diseases or a family history of intestinal tumors. Patients should undergo colonoscopy under the judgment of the doctor.
1. Relevant clinical manifestations: unexplained lower gastrointestinal bleeding, chronic diarrhea that has not been cured for a long time, recent changes in stool characteristics or defecation habits, unexplained low intestinal obstruction or intestinal discomfort such as pain in the lower abdomen, recent weight loss, anemia and other alarm symptoms that need to be investigated and so on, all of the above are the indications for colonoscopy.
2. Other tests suggesting intestinal lesions: barium contrast or CT examination reveals intestinal lesions or masses of undetermined nature, etc., which need to be further examined by colonoscopy.
3. History of intestinal diseases or family history of intestinal tumors: if there is a history of intestinal polyps or masses, or if there is a family history of intestinal tumors in the immediate family, colonoscopy should be performed according to the doctor’s instructions. Colon tumors or polyps and other people who need endoscopic treatment are also indications for colonoscopy.
It should be noted that severe heart disease, cardiopulmonary insufficiency, intestinal hemorrhage and other conditions are contraindications to colonoscopy, and patients need to choose whether to undergo colonoscopy under the advice of the doctor.