Colonoscopy in Singapore is a common and important procedure for screening and diagnosing conditions of the colon and rectum. Doctors typically advise people over 50—or earlier for those with family history or symptoms—to undergo regular colonoscopies.
The procedure lets doctors spot abnormal growths (polyps), ulcers, or sources of bleeding and remove polyps on the spot if necessary. You’ll be given light sedation so you won’t feel pain during the procedure, and you’ll rest in a recovery area afterwards.
Proper preparation is important for colonoscopy 6.6 35 accurate results and may involve dietary changes and laxatives prior to your appointment.
Colonoscopy is available at most major hospitals and specialist clinics in Singapore such as SGH, NUH, Mount Elizabeth, Parkway East, Raffles Hospital, and private gastroenterology centres. The cost can range from subsidised rates in public hospitals (with referral) to higher prices at private centres, especially if additional procedures like polyp removal are needed.
All in all, colonoscopy remains one of the best tools for keeping your digestive system healthy and catching issues early in Singapore.