“Will I be given anesthesia for a colonoscopy?”

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“Will I be given anesthesia for a colonoscopy?”

The doctor has advised me to undergo a colonoscopy for my recently diagnosed IBD. Will I be given anesthesia during the procedure?

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**Rami Makhoul** Colon and Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD · Accepted Answer

Rami Makhoul Colon and Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD

Yes. Usually it’s fine under sedation.

**linda farkas** Colon and Rectal Surgeon Sacramento, CA · Accepted Answer

linda farkas Colon and Rectal Surgeon Sacramento, CA

They usually give a sedation by vein, which is a form of anesthesia.

**Peter Senatore** Colon and Rectal Surgeon VINELAND, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Peter Senatore Colon and Rectal Surgeon VINELAND, New Jersey

Yes, it is routine that you receive intravenous sedation. Usually a member of the Department of Anesthesia is present to administer this.