Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD A colonoscopy preparation is needed before the procedure. This is to clear the large ...

Everyone knows that colonoscopies save lives, but that doesn't make drinking a lot of liquid laxatives in preparation for the ...

Growing up, my diet consisted of highly-processed and high ... and I was referred to a gastroenterologist who sent me for a colonoscopy. The prep for a colonoscopy is worse than the procedure ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Melanosis coli is a condition in which the lining of the colon (the longest part of ...

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Review your prep guidelines one to two weeks before your procedure for any special instructions. You may be encouraged to make small changes in your diet starting a week before the procedure. Often, ...

The most common discomfort after colonoscopy is a feeling of bloating and gas cramps. Patients may also feel groggy from the sedation medications. Patients should not return to work that day. Most ...

I'm calling you about your colonoscopy that's scheduled for next week… Seven days prior to the exam you need to stop anti-inflammatory medications and blood thinner medications… Two days prior ...