Colonoscopy in Durban & the KZN North Coast
Specialist-led outpatient colonoscopy for patients across Mount Edgecombe, Phoenix, Umhlanga, Durban North, Tongaat, Ballito, and the wider KZN North Coast.
Understanding your symptoms
A colonoscopy examines the colon and rectum using a flexible camera. It is the most thorough way to investigate lower digestive symptoms, remove polyps, and screen for bowel cancer.
At Mount Edgecombe Scope Suite, colonoscopy is performed in a comfortable outpatient suite close to Durban, with sedation where appropriate and dedicated nursing support throughout.
What to expect from your colonoscopy
A bowel preparation is required beforehand to clear the colon — our team gives clear instructions in advance. On the day you are prepared for sedation, and a flexible endoscope examines the entire colon. Polyps may be removed and biopsies taken in the same procedure.
The procedure usually takes 20–40 minutes. You recover comfortably before discharge and receive a written report and follow-up plan.
Symptoms we assess
- Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool
- Change in bowel habit
- Chronic diarrhoea or constipation
- Lower abdominal pain
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Family history of colorectal cancer
- Previous polyps
- Positive stool screening test
When to seek assessment
- Ongoing rectal bleeding
- A persistent change in bowel habit
- Unexplained anaemia or weight loss
- A positive bowel screening test
- Family history of bowel cancer or polyps
Frequently asked questions
Colonoscopy is usually well tolerated. Sedation is provided where appropriate, so most patients feel little or no discomfort, with only mild bloating afterwards.
A colonoscopy usually takes about 20–40 minutes. Including preparation and recovery, plan to be at the suite for a few hours.
Yes. Polyps can often be safely removed during the same colonoscopy and sent for analysis where clinically indicated.
Most medical aids require authorisation before a colonoscopy. Our team assists with the process, though final cover depends on your plan.
Book your appointment
Serving Mount Edgecombe, Phoenix, Umhlanga, Durban North, Tongaat, Ballito, and the wider KZN North Coast. Our team assists with booking, preparation, and medical aid authorisation.