The day before your colonoscopy, your doctor will likely recommend you start following a clear-liquid diet. This means ...

While the heavily advertised at-home stool tests certainly can be a useful, extra screening tool for detecting colon cancer, ...

Colon cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States, but screening can help detect and prevent it.

For those aged 76 to 85, the decision to be screened depends on personal preferences, life expectancy, overall health and ...

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. for both men and women. However, early screening can help catch ...

We all want to live our lives as long, and as healthy as possible. We work on eating healthy, exercising, and getting ...

This is less common for colonoscopies. Deep sedation with propofol is a common and effective method for anesthesia during a colonoscopy. “Whenever possible, providers are willing to work with ...

However, overall colorectal cancer rates have been steadily dropping, thanks to screenings like colonoscopies. To prepare for your colonoscopy, understand which anesthesia options are available to you ...

Around 79% of Americans do not know the recommended age to get a colonoscopy, according to a new survey conducted by Columbia, Md.-based MedStar Health. In addition, only 9% of patients know how to ...

A single polyp found during a flexible sigmoidoscopy exam will usually lead to follow-up colonoscopy to look for other polyps. Then, once the colon is "clean" of polyps, experts recommend repeat ...

Constipation after a colonoscopy is common. Hydration and movement can help restore normal digestion ... Certain medications used during sedation or anesthesia can also affect normal bowel movement ...

To address these barriers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a blood test and noninvasive at-home stool tests. With many new tests available, is colonoscopy still considered the gold ...