
Does a Colonoscopy Hurt? Know What You’ll Feel
Does a colonoscopy hurt? Honestly, the prep is the hard part — sedation keeps the exam itself comfortable, and most patients don't remember it.

Does a colonoscopy hurt? Honestly, the prep is the hard part — sedation keeps the exam itself comfortable, and most patients don't remember it.

Colonoscopy sedation isn't one-size-fits-all—most get conscious sedation or propofol, ~2% skip it. Here's how to pick what fits you.