Private HospitalSan Jose, Costa Rica
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Hospital Hotel La Catolica provides comprehensive private healthcare services to local and international patients, mainly from the USA.
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At a glance
Key planning information for this type of colonoscopy in Costa Rica.
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2 hospitalsList Colonoscopy
Capsule Colonoscopy (Capsule Endoscopy) in Costa Rica is priced per case; 2 hospitals in Costa Rica list Colonoscopy. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
About this procedure
A type of colonoscopy. Read the full description of colonoscopy.
About Procedure
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
Approximately 30 - 60 minutes
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Days admitted
None. Colonoscopy is done on an outpatient basis.
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Recovery
The patient is kept for some time in a recovery room for observation.
As an outpatient, you can go home the same day. Cramping, bloating, nausea, and drowsiness are some of the symptoms that are experienced for some time after a colonoscopy. The doctor will give you a follow-up appointment upon discharge.
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Risks
The following complications are possible in a colonoscopy:
- Cramps and abdominal swelling caused by the air that is blown into the colon during the colonoscopy
- Slight bleeding in the bowel movements if a biopsy is done during the colonoscopy
- Injury to the intestine that may cause bleeding and infection
- Allergic reaction and side effect of sedating medication used during the colonoscopy
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After care
- Follow the doctor’s instructions on diet.
- Symptoms such as the following should be reported:
o Severe abdominal pain
o Fever
o Vomiting
o Bleeding from the anus
- Certain medications should be avoided if polyps were removed or if biopsies were taken.
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Hospitals in Costa Rica offering Colonoscopy
These hospitals list Colonoscopy in Costa Rica; ask any of them to quote Capsule Colonoscopy (Capsule Endoscopy) for your case. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
Private Hospital
Private HospitalSan Jose, Costa Rica
JCIPrice on requestA modern, JCI accredited hospital which provides a full range of diagnostic, emergency, medical and surgical services.
PricesColonoscopy upon request
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