Colonoscopy prep typically involves changing your diet a few days beforehand and taking liquid or pill laxatives that cause diarrhea to completely empty the bowels. While uncomfortable, this is a ...

Colonoscopies are a regular part of routine care for people with Crohn’s disease. Use these tips to make colonoscopy prep ...

If there is one medical procedure that tends to make people uneasy, it is colonoscopy. For many individuals, the anxiety starts long before the appointment itself. The good news is that colonoscopies ...

When patients come to me for their first colonoscopies, the first thing I usually say is, “Congratulations!” As a gastroenterologist, I applaud them for doing something important for their health and ...

"America’s Got Talent" judge Heidi Klum recently had some memorable photos taken not of herself — but of her colon. And she’s using it to raise awareness about the importance of colon cancer screening ...

Businessman and social media personality Dave Portnoy has documented his colonoscopy process on camera to raise awareness in collaboration with nonprofit Lead From Behind, according to a July 31 ...

Symptoms that include abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation have led to two colonoscopies and more digestive health adventures in my life. But simple daily changes are making a difference. It ...

Q: I’m a 72-year-old man, and I was supposed to get a colonoscopy last year. I was surprised when my insurance company sent me an at-home kit to do a colon cancer screening. It was a lot easier than a ...