Preparation prior to colonoscopy

Gastroenterology focuses on gastrointestinal disorders. Complaints of the liver, gallbladder and pancreas can also be discussed. Everything starts with a good conversation and a physical examination. Often the doctor has already performed blood tests or you have had radiology examinations. This is also discussed during the consultation.

Sometimes additional examinations are required such as an endoscopy of the stomach (gastroscopy). This can be done immediately during the consultation.

Colon examinations (colonoscopy) require specific preparation. That is why I wish to see you for a first consultation in advance.

We ask you kindly to fill out the questionnaire in advance.

Fill out here the questionnaire

If you use anti-coagulant medication (Aspirin, other) please be so kind to mention this already on taking your appointment.

Please be aware that the day of the examination you do not work; therefore, Valérie will prepare you the necessary documents for you leave.

Before colonoscopy you follow a specific preparation of the colon. You can easily obtain the cleansing medication in any pharmacy. Please follow the instructions carefully.

Download here the colonic cleansing preparation

Always bring with you : your eID, insurance documents, three stickers of the Belgian ‘Mutuelle’ if applicable, your medication list, every other document if needed. Look here for the list of what you bring to us on the day of your examination.

After your examination

Since you received a sedative, you are not supposed to participate to traffic. This means that you need to be accompanied by a person. Practically, please let somebody drop you off before your exam and pick you again up after the exam. In general, you stay no longer than 90 minutes door to door.

For more questions, don’t hesitate to contact Valérie on +32 2 770 46 53.

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Centre Digestif Paul Hymans – Gastroenterology

Luc Oosterbosch, M.D. – Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Brussels

Avenue Paul Hymans 51
1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Brussels

+32 (0)2 770 46 53

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Our center in Brussels exists for 20 years!

13 January 2025

We like to acknowledge all of our patients for their fidelity and we appreciate the intense collaboration with the referring doctors. We celebrated this anniversary with a full refurbishment of our offices with an investment also in medical material, safety and well-being. This to serve even better our patients.

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