Booking a colonoscopy in Singapore is a safe and effective way to check for polyps, inflammation, bleeding, or tumours in the large intestine. Doctors typically advise people over 50—or earlier for those with family history or symptoms—to undergo regular colonoscopies.
During the test, a specialist uses a scope to view the inside of your bowel and take pictures or samples if needed. Patients are sedated to minimise discomfort, and most recover quickly with minimal side effects.
You’ll need to follow instructions to empty your bowels before the test—usually with a special drink and avoiding solid food for a period.
Colonoscopy is available at most major hospitals and specialist clinics in Singapore such as SGH, NUH, Mount Elizabeth, Parkway East, Raffles Hospital, and private gastroenterology centres. The cost can range from subsidised rates in public hospitals (with referral) website to higher prices at private centres, especially if additional procedures like polyp removal are needed.
All in all, colonoscopy remains one of the best tools for keeping your digestive system healthy and catching issues early in Singapore.