Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Different colonoscopy preps may contain different mixes of laxatives in liquid or ...

A colonoscopy is a vital screening procedure for colorectal cancer. While the procedure is relatively painless, the preparation can be daunting, particularly the requirement to consume a large amount ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My physician has recommended a colonoscopy. I’ve never had one and am overdue. My question involves the prep protocol. My wife had one with the doctor who will do mine at the local ...

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the U.S. and the second leading cancer death cause worldwide. But there’s good news: It’s also one of the most ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN DIEGO — A less restrictive low residue diet may improve colonoscopy bowel preparation quality compared with ...

If you're going to have a colonoscopy, it's important to prepare for it correctly. A colonoscopy is an invasive procedure in which a physician places a long, flexible tube outfitted with a small video ...

(BPT) – Are you due for a colonoscopy? The American Cancer Society recommends that anyone 45 and older, who is of average risk for colorectal cancer, should begin getting this essential screening.

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. in men and women combined. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be fatal if caught early with a timely diagnosis. “Colonoscopy is ...

A colonoscopy remains one of medicine’s most effective tools for detecting colorectal cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages. While the procedure itself typically causes minimal discomfort ...

Imagine being Dr. Jennifer Nayor. As a gastroenterologist at Emerson Endoscopy and Digestive Health Center in Concord, she knows most patients would rather be anywhere but her exam room."I know a lot ...

Side effects are possible while you’re prepping for a colonoscopy. Here are six to be aware of and tips on how to manage them.