ROCHESTER, Minnesota — For many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure. The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the colon and rectum for ...

You need to follow a special diet and may take laxatives to clean out your bowel before a colonoscopy. Drink plenty of clear liquids to avoid dehydration during the bowel prep. You might need to split ...

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy offers tips for patients on what they can do to receive a quality colonoscopy in a recent news release. ASGE published the tips to coincide with ...