Videos of Mr Andrew Aldridge
Highly respected consultant colorectal and general surgeon Mr Andrew Aldridge explains what he finds most interesting about his specialism and what his patients value most about him in this illuminating introductory video. If you would like to book an appointment with Mr Aldridge, you can do so by visiting his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/andrew-aldridge ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh
"Colonoscopy, first and foremost, is a diagnostic test so it actually allows us to find abnormalities in the bowel; bowel cancers, polyps, other benign bowel conditions like diverticular disease." In our latest online interview, leading consultant colorectal and general surgeon Mr Andrew Aldridge discusses colonoscopy, a diagnostic procedure used for detecting issues in the colon. The Eastbourne-based surgeon shares what to expect from the procedure in terms of pain, sedation, and recovery. 00:00 What is a colonoscopy? 00:44 What can a colonoscopy treat? 01:31 What are the signs that you should have a colonoscopy? 02:37 How painful is the colonoscopy procedure? 03:24 Are you awake during a colonoscopy? 04:20 How long does it normally take to recover from a colonoscopy? If you would like to book an appointment with Mr Aldridge, you can do so here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/andrew-aldridge ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh