Colonoscopy in South Delhi
Colonoscopy examines the entire large intestine and the last part of the small intestine with a flexible camera. It is the definitive test for blood in stool, chronic diarrhoea, IBD and colon cancer screening — and the only test that removes polyps at the same time.
Who needs a colonoscopy
Anyone with blood in stool, persistent change in bowel habit, unexplained anaemia or weight loss, suspected IBD, a family history of colon cancer or polyps, and every average-risk adult from age 45 for screening.
Preparation
A low-residue diet for 1–2 days and a bowel-cleansing solution the evening before and morning of the test. Good preparation is what makes small polyps visible; our team gives written and WhatsApp instructions and is available for questions.
The procedure
Done under sedation in the endoscopy suite at PSRI Hospital. Takes 20–30 minutes. High-definition scope with narrow-band imaging; polyps are removed and sent for histology; biopsies taken as needed. Home the same day.
Quality matters
Complete examination to the caecum, careful withdrawal time and a high adenoma detection rate are the markers of a good colonoscopy. Dr Paliwal trained in Japan in detection and resection of flat lesions that standard colonoscopy misses.
Conditions this helps diagnose or treat
Blood in Stool
Never assume piles — find the source
Symptoms, tests & treatmentConstipation
Motility lab and biofeedback, not more laxatives
Symptoms, tests & treatmentChronic Diarrhoea
Loose motions beyond 4 weeks need a diagnosis
Symptoms, tests & treatmentIBD (Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn's)
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's, long-term care
Symptoms, tests & treatmentUlcerative Colitis
Inflammation of the colon — infectious or chronic
Symptoms, tests & treatmentColon Cancer Screening & Polyps
Screening colonoscopy, polyp removal
Symptoms, tests & treatmentIBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Pain, bloating and altered bowels — treated by subtype
Symptoms, tests & treatmentWhy patients choose Dr Paliwal for colonoscopy
- Trained at India's best: MD from Lady Hardinge, DM Gastroenterology & Hepatology from SGPGI Lucknow, SCE Gastroenterology (UK), advanced endoscopy training in Japan.
- 22+ years at Medanta, Artemis and PSRI — the complex cases other doctors refer.
- Delhi's first luminal GI & motility lab — breath tests, manometry, pH studies and biofeedback done in-house, not outsourced.
- No unnecessary tests. The phrase patients use most in 265+ Google reviews.
Questions about colonoscopy
Is colonoscopy painful?
Under sedation, no. You will not remember the procedure; mild bloating afterwards passes within an hour.
How much does a colonoscopy cost in South Delhi?
Package cost at PSRI depends on sedation and polypectomy; many insurers cover it when indicated. Call for an estimate.
How often should colonoscopy be repeated?
Every 10 years if normal at 45; sooner (1–5 years) depending on polyps found or family history.
Can I go to work after a colonoscopy?
Take the day off; you can resume normal activity the next day.
Other procedures
Upper GI Endoscopy
Camera examination of food-pipe, stomach and duodenum — with biopsy and treatment in the same session
How it worksERCP
Endoscopic treatment of bile-duct stones, jaundice and blockages — no open surgery
How it worksCapsule Endoscopy
Swallow a pill camera to photograph the whole small intestine — no sedation, no tube
How it worksBalloon Enteroscopy
Deep endoscopy of the small intestine to biopsy and treat what capsule finds
How it worksAsk about colonoscopy at PSRI or the CR Park clinic.
Send your reports on WhatsApp; the team will tell you whether this test is needed and what to prepare.