Most people should receive their first colonoscopy by age 45 and repeat it every 10 years. However, you may need to start screening more frequently if you have a family history of colorectal cancer, ...

Colonoscopy prep may cause symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. The choice of prep, dosing schedule, and food and drink a person consumes may help manage the uncomfortable side effects. Colonoscopy ...

In the hours immediately following a colonoscopy, a doctor may recommend that you eat sparingly or not at all. They may suggest a soft or liquid diet that’s low in residue. A colonoscopy is a ...

The appropriate interval for endoscopic rescreening after a negative colonoscopic examination is uncertain. We identified persons with no adenomas on baseline screening colonoscopy who returned at 5 ...

Nobody enjoys colonoscopy prep, but the process, which includes several days of unusual dietary restrictions, can be especially tricky for people with diabetes. When you’re preparing for your ...