Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Information for Patients - UHSM
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Information for Patients - UHSM
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Information for Patients - UHSM
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If you have sedation you must not:<br />
• Travel home on public transport.<br />
• Return to work <strong>for</strong> 24 hours after the test.<br />
• Drive or operate machinery <strong>for</strong> 24 hours after the test.<br />
• Be left alone to care <strong>for</strong> a small child <strong>for</strong> 24 hours after the test.<br />
• Drink alcohol <strong>for</strong> 24 hours after the test.<br />
• Sign any legal documents <strong>for</strong> 24 hours after the test.<br />
What happens after your test?<br />
Be<strong>for</strong>e you go home the doctor or nurse will talk to you about the results of the test<br />
and about what happens next. You will be told about any samples (biopsies) that<br />
have been taken and when the results will be ready. All this in<strong>for</strong>mation will be<br />
written down <strong>for</strong> you and any relevant health education in<strong>for</strong>mation leaflets will be<br />
given to you.<br />
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