“Can I have general anesthesia for a colonoscopy?”

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“Can I have general anesthesia for a colonoscopy?”

I am a 51 year old male. My doctor recommended doing a colonoscopy under local anesthesia. Can I have general anesthesia for a colonoscopy?

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**Rami Makhoul** Colon and Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD · Accepted Answer

Rami Makhoul Colon and Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD

These procedures are usually done under general anesthesia unless there is a serious contraindication to general anesthesia.

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

Dr. Bradley Bennett Colon & Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD

Colonoscopies are done under IV sedation.