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Dr. Nicholas Placone, MD is a gastroenterologist in Arroyo Grande, CA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2018 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Nicholas Placone, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, French Hospital Medical Center Marian Regional/Arroyo Grande, PACIFIC CENTRAL COAST HEALTH CENTERS and Pacific Central Coast Health Centers.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Dr. Nicholas Placone, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2018. He has a state license in California.
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin (2018)
Licensed In: California
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Dr. Nicholas Placone is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. His areas of expertise consist of capsule endoscopy and colonoscopy. Dr. Placone is affiliated with Dignity Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inArroyo Grande, CA as reported by Dignity Health.
