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

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Endoscopy procedures for the digestive system—upper endoscopy and colonoscopy—are similar ...

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

So, when should you start bowel prep? Review your prep guidance a week or two before your colonoscopy; you may be encouraged to make small changes in your diet starting a week prior to the procedure.

Review your prep guidance a week or two before your colonoscopy; you may be encouraged to make small changes in your diet starting a week prior to the procedure. Often, the day before the ...

even though a special perk at my company is free colonoscopy, regardless of insurance coverage. The reason I put it off? Acid reflux. I just knew I would have a terrible time with all that liquid. I ...

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, ...

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

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