One doctor suggests easing colonoscopy concerns by sharing the experience. Oct. 20, 2008 — -- Hardly a week goes by that I don't hear about someone losing the battle to colon cancer. And each and ...

I recently read about a 60-year-old man having problems after a colonoscopy. I had similar trouble with alternating diarrhea and constipation, as well as a lot of pain that the doctor called irritable ...

(SAN FRANCISCO)-- Virtual colonoscopy is being hailed as a life-saving diagnostic tool. A new study shows it's invaluable for spotting colon cancer. But now it may also help diagnose other diseases ...

There are certain medical procedures and immunizations that come along with age. Just before I turned 50 this past April, I began to compile a list of health care to-dos such as getting pneumococcal ...

After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it's a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind ...

On a recent episode of Facebook Watch’s Red Table Talk that aired on December 21, Jada Pinkett Smith not only shared her first colonoscopy with viewers (as in, she filmed the procedure!) but she also ...

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 ...

Before a colonoscopy, a person needs to drink a special fluid that clears their bowels to make any irregularities easier to spot during the procedure. Some people may call this a “colonoscopy prep ...

No family history, no symptoms, no problem, right? Wrong. A Northern Virginia woman, whose colleague convinced her to get a colonoscopy, detailed her journey to commemorate Colorectal Cancer Awareness ...

Colonoscopy is at the heart of gastroenterology. It is a diagnostic and therapeutic tool and it has become the central figure in the crusade against colorectal cancer. Seven gastroenterologists ...