Nervous about getting a colonoscopy? A gastroenterologist answers six common questions about prep, the procedure, and what to expect.

Before a colonoscopy, a person needs to drink a special fluid that clears their bowels to make any irregularities easier to spot during the procedure. Some people may call this a “colonoscopy prep ...

Colonoscopy prep is complete when your poop is light yellow without dark particles. If your stool isn't the right color after ...

Who says colonoscopy prep can't come with a tiny drink umbrella? Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for colorectal cancer prevention. Prepping for ...

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 abnormalities such as ...

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 ...

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A colonoscopy can help your doctor find precancerous polyps, early colorectal cancer, or other health conditions that may be affecting your colon or rectum. Early diagnosis and treatment may improve ...

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 ...

At a recent dinner, I was seated next to a good friend’s mother, who, I learned, was in treatment for Stage 4 colon cancer. As a cancer survivor myself, I felt an instant kinship with her. After ...