“Why do they put you to sleep for a colonoscopy?”

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“Why do they put you to sleep for a colonoscopy?”

I am a 40 year old male. I want to know why do they put you to sleep for a colonoscopy?

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**Dr. Hong Liu** Anesthesiologist Sacramento, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Hong Liu Anesthesiologist Sacramento, CA

You do not have to. You can request not go to sleep for it if you can tolerate.

**Dr. Paul J. Fronapfel** Anesthesiologist Charlotte, NC · Accepted Answer

Dr. Paul J. Fronapfel Anesthesiologist Charlotte, NC

It’s not necessary, but makes it easier for both parties.

**Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias** Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico

No. IV sedation.

**Dr. Bradley Bennett** Colon & Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bradley Bennett Colon & Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD

So you have less discomfort.