Learn how to effectively prepare for a colonoscopy. This involves clearing your bowels so that your gastroenterologist can examine the inside of your colon to screen for cancer.

There are now many colorectal cancer screening options, but gastroenterologists say a colonoscopy is still necessary.

The steps you need to take to prepare for a colonoscopy include: 1. Cut down on your consumption of high-fiber foods three days before the procedure. 2. Consume a clear liquid diet the day before ...

The US Multi-Society Task Force updates 2014 recommendations, emphasizing split-dose prep, diet flexibility, and quality ...

"Colorectal cancer remains the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States, and colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for evaluating the colon, including assessing causes ...

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“Some changes in bowel habits after a colonoscopy is not only common, but to be expected,” Dr. Jirik explains. The extensive bowel cleansing required before the procedure—combined with a restrictive ...

7α-Dehydroxylase was detected in four of five patients: in two patients at all three time points and in the other two patients only after the colonoscopy. Dissimilatory sulphite reductase was detected ...

Multivariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated that patient age greater than 60 years, constipation, poor colon preparation and a two-person colonoscopy procedure were independently ...