Colonoscopy in Bristol

Bristol Hospital, The Chesterfield

From £2,520

01179 872 727

CQC

Bowel Examination - Colonoscopy Fees
Initial consultation		from £200
Treatment		£2,320
Pre-assessment		Included
Main treatment		Included
Post-discharge care		Included
Pre-assessment, Main treatment and Post-discharge care		£2,320
Guide price		£2,520

What does guide price mean?

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You can arrange an interest-free personal medical loan to pay for your treatment. First Medical Loans, the company we work with, offer interest-free loans for up to 10 months.

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Why choose Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital for my colonoscopy?

Our hospital has been a leading private healthcare hospital in Bristol for over 50 years. We provide fast access to the best treatments. We perform colonoscopies using state-of-the-art equipment that allows us to diagnose a number of bowel conditions.

With free on-site parking and a dedicated day case ward, we'll ensure that your colonoscopy procedure goes safe and smoothly. Even as a day patient, our nurses will make you as comfortable as possible, give you details about any follow-up appointments and even help you make arrangements for the journey home, if required.

What is a colonoscopy and are there alternative bowel treatments?

A colonoscopy is a test that allows your consultant to look at the inner lining of your large bowel. Sometimes a polyp (small growth) is the cause of the problem and the endoscopist may be able to remove it during the procedure. Other options include a barium enema (an x-ray test of the large bowel) or a CT colography (a special scan of the large bowel).

What does the procedure involve?

If appropriate, the endoscopist may offer you a sedative or painkiller
A colonoscopy usually takes between half an hour and three-quarters of an hour
The procedure involves placing a flexible telescope into the back passage and blowing some air into the large bowel to get a clear view
The endoscopist will be able to look for problems such as inflammation or polyps
They will be able to perform biopsies and take photographs to help make the diagnosis.

What complications can happen?

Allergic reaction
Breathing difficulties or heart irregularities
Making a hole in the colon
Bleeding
Incomplete procedure.

Recovery time

If you were given a sedative, you will normally recover in about two hours
You may feel a bit bloated for a few hours but this will pass
A member of the team will tell you what was found during the colonoscopy and will discuss with you any treatment or follow-up you need
You should be able to go back to work the day after the colonoscopy.

Summary

A colonoscopy is usually a safe and effective way of finding out if you have a problem with your large bowel.