“Can you get local anesthesia for a colon biopsy?”

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“Can you get local anesthesia for a colon biopsy?”

I will have a colon biopsy. Can you get local anesthesia for a colon biopsy?

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**Dr. John Mensah** Anesthesiologist Adrian, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. John Mensah Anesthesiologist Adrian, MI

General anesthesia is preferred. Local anesthesia will be extremely uncomfortable for the patient.

**Dr. J. Arthur Saus** Anesthesiologist · Accepted Answer

Dr. J. Arthur Saus Anesthesiologist

I wouldn't recommend getting a colon biopsy with the use of only local anesthesia.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

No.