"Colonoscopy is considered the gold-standard when screening for colorectal cancer," says gastroenterologist Dr. Brian McGee, ...

I f you’ve been putting off a colonoscopy, you’re not alone. The fasting is uncomfortable, the prep is disagreeable, and the procedure itself requires you to be put to sleep.

Clear your schedule on your prep day (the day before your colonoscopy) and make arrangements so you can stay home, close to a comfortable bathroom. You may also want to have a book or a movie on a ...

A colonoscopy usually takes 30–60 minutes. However, people should allocate 2–3 hours to the procedure to allow for preparation and recovery time.

A colonoscopy prep, also known as a bowel prep package, is an oral laxative that you will take before your colonoscopy. Before other operations, including a lower GI X-ray exam or colectomy, you ...

The prep is gross but bearable, and the procedure itself is nothing. They knock you out. I’m a big fan of anesthetic, even if it’s only for a 20-minute power nap.

Red, purple, and blue dyes can be mistaken for blood during the colonoscopy, potentially complicating the procedure. So, while cherry might be tempting, it’s off the menu for now.

A colonoscopy is a vital screening procedure for colorectal cancer. While the procedure is relatively painless, the preparation can be daunting, particularly the requirement to consume a large ...

More than 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, according to estimations by the American Cancer Society (ACS). Medical professionals generally agree that getting a ...