Nervous about getting a colonoscopy? A gastroenterologist answers six common questions about prep, the procedure, and what to expect.

Have you ever had a colonoscopy? The first hurdle is that choosing a hospital is incredibly difficult.First, something you ...

If you're between the ages of 45 and 85, you should have a colorectal cancer screening routine in place, per the American Cancer Society (ACS). But a colonoscopy—in which your doctor uses a special ...

A colonoscopy is a generally safe and effective preventive procedure to examine the colon for possible cancer, disease, or other growths. Complications are rare, but some people may experience chest ...

Michal F Kaminski and colleagues report that colonoscopy screening reduced colorectal cancer incidence, but not mortality, during a 13-year follow-up.1 The response from the public health field will ...

If you’re putting off your first colonoscopy, don’t. Take it from me: My first colonoscopy saved my life. It’s normal to be apprehensive before a medical procedure, especially this one: The prep is ...

The 'truly tough parts' I learned after having it done many times Today, I had a colonoscopy.When I talk to people who have never had one, they often ask me:“They put a camera in through your butt, ...

A qualitative study of seventeen Alberta healthcare providers reveals that barriers to colonoscopy after a positive fecal ...

Colonoscopy prep may cause symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. The choice of prep, dosing schedule, and food and drink a person consumes may help manage the uncomfortable side effects. Colonoscopy ...

A colonoscopy can help your doctor find precancerous polyps, early colorectal cancer, or other health conditions that may be affecting your colon or rectum. Early diagnosis and treatment may improve ...