A colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that examines the colon for abnormalities helping detect and prevent colon cancer ...

Colonoscopy is preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic — and often, it is all of these to save your life from the dreaded ...

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Tom Contos is an avid runner. When he started experiencing rectal bleeding in March, he thought exercise could be the cause ...

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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 most uncomfortable part of a colonoscopy is the preparation for it. Often the day before the exam is when you’ll start ...