A colonoscopy is a telescopic and visual examination of the colon and rectum. It helps doctors detect abnormalities in the bowel, including signs of colorectal cancer, polyps, unexplained diarrhea, ...

Beverly West understands why some people flinch when hearing “colonoscopy.” She followed colon cancer screening guidelines and had her first one at age 50. But remembering the prep required for the ...

Colonoscopy prep is complete when your poop is light yellow without dark particles. If your stool isn't the right color after completing the preparation, contact your doctor. Follow a clear liquid ...

Around 20 years ago, Katie Couric went on TV while she underwent a colonoscopy. In 2019, Will Smith posted a video blog of his first-time experience at age 50. Bravo for them! They encouraged folks to ...

Jersey City (N.J.) Medical Center reduced the administrative work around getting a colonoscopy in its ASC, HudsonReporter.com reports. 1. The hospital is now offering “Easy Access Colonoscopy” in its ...

A doctor may refer a person for an urgent colonoscopy if they display severe symptoms, such as unexplained rectal bleeding, sudden changes in bowel habits, or acute abdominal pain. An urgent ...

From time to time, we hear or read about medical procedures that can be ineffective and needlessly drive up the nation’s health-care costs. This occasional series explores such needless treatments or ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...