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 ...

I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I’m not having issues? Can you walk me ...

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 ...

Use of a split-dose bowel preparation regimen is recommended; same-day regimen acceptable for those undergoing afternoon colonoscopy. HealthDay News — In updated consensus recommendations published ...

Bowel preparation is a critical prerequisite for the success of colonoscopy procedures, as it ensures adequate visualisation of the colonic mucosa and maximises the detection of lesions. Recent ...

During a colonoscopy, if a doctor finds any polyps — abnormal growths that can sometimes turn cancerous — they typically ...

New preclinical research suggests that bowel preparation procedures for colonoscopies may temporarily alter gut balance, ...

An adequate bowel preparation is defined as one that permits the detection of all polyps >5 mm in size. While providing a conceptual framework for understanding an acceptable preparation, this ...

Some Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage may cover the cost of colonoscopy prep kits. However, private insurance companies administer these plans, so the coverage ...

In his op-ed “Colonoscopy Prep Is Worse Than IKEA” (June 3), Jim Sollisch gives readers the impression that there has been a universal shift to a three-day bowel preparation for colonoscopies. This ...