Travis Barker's routine procedure that landed him in hospital – full details

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Travis Barker was rushed to hospital on Tuesday morning, causing serious concern for his health. READ: Travis Barker's cryptic message before being rushed to hospital - famous family ask for prayersTMZ reported that Travis' hospital dash was due to pancreatitis as a result of a colonoscopy, which is a test to check inside your bowels, usually to discover what is causing bowel conditions such as constipation.

A colonoscopy can also be used to detect bowel cancer. WATCH: Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's love story During a colonoscopy, a long, thin, flexible tube with a small camera inside it is passed into your bottom and prior to the procedure, you'll be given a laxative so your bowels are empty for the test. MORE: Travis Barker's son Landon celebrates major achievement amid dad's hospitalizationRELATED: Travis Barker reason for hospitalization revealed amid family supportColonoscopy procedures have been a hot topic in Hollywood, with Goldie Hawn's son Oliver Hudson documenting his on Instagram in May, while Robbie Williams' wife Ayda Field was open about undergoing the procedure too.

Oliver was praised for being candid about the previously-taboo subject, after urging his fans to book in for it. "I look a little rough, but whatever," he began. "I just finished my colonoscopy.

Go do it. It's not that bad. Travis Barker experience complications after a colonoscopy"People 45 and over.