Endoscopic Colonoscopy

Hi and welcome to my first action project in my S.T.E.A.M. course class Cure, we studied and researched a surgical procedure. I chose to research an endoscopic colonoscopy because I had access to a former patient to interview and colorectal cancer is common among many people in the United States. In this class via virtual learning, we learned about cells in the body and surgical prefixes for procedures. We got the opportunity to video call with Dr.  Neeraj Jain about his experiences in his career as an anesthesiologist. For this action project, we were required to describe a surgery in detail and a patient's experience from the surgery. This project was very interesting and exciting to me because I learned about all of my possible options in case I was facing nerve damage. It was very interesting to learn about how and why this specific procedure is very common and important in our world today. During this time of this global pandemic of Covid-19, I'd like to say thank you for taking the time out of your day to view my projects. I hope you enjoy this action project!

Here are some vocabulary words you might want to consider as reference points as you continue down this post. 

Electrocautery: A process where an electrode generates heat to destroy tissue inside of the body.

Colorectal polyps: A small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon. Over time, some colon polyps can develop into colon cancer.

Oscopy: The viewing of something with a scope.  

Rectum: The final section of the large intestine.

Biopsy: The examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence and cause of a disease. 

Sedative: A drug taken for its calming and sleep-inducing effect.

Heres a video of a colonoscopy. 

In conclusion to this action project, I've enjoyed researching this surgery. The biggest lessons I got from this interview were to make sure to get yourself checked out periodically for the sake of your health, research the drugs prescribed by your doctor to be aware of what goes into your body and the effects of it, and discuss your health with your doctor and family.

Works Cited

Whelan, Corey. “How Safe Is a Colonoscopy?” Healthline, Healthline Media, 29 Oct. 2018, .www.healthline.com/health/colonoscopy-risks#risks. Accessed 16 May 2020

“Colonoscopy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.” Medlineplus.Gov, 2016, medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003886.htm. Accessed 17 May 2020.

‌“Colonoscopy - Mayo Clinic.” Mayoclinic.Org,  , 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/colonoscopy/about/pac-20393569. Accessed 17 May 2020.

‌https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/understanding-hemorrhoids-basics#1

“Preparing For Your Colonoscopy | Kaiser Permanente Washington.” Kaiserpermanente.Org, 2020, wa.kaiserpermanente.org/html/public/specialties/gastroenterology/colon-prep. Accessed 18 May 2020.

Marks, Jay W. “Colon Polyps: Symptoms, Causes, Cancer Risk, Treatment, and Prevention.” MedicineNet, MedicineNet, 17 Dec. 2019, www.medicinenet.com/colon_polyps/article.htm. Accessed 18 May 2020.

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