In the days leading up to your colonoscopy, you may want to eat and avoid certain foods to ensure the procedure is as effective as possible.

Taking laxatives is an important step in preparing for a colonoscopy. Laxatives help empty the bowels so a doctor can examine the colon thoroughly. If a person forgets to take the laxative, they may ...

Sometimes, the preparation solution to clear the bowels before a colonoscopy does not work, or only partially works. A person can speak with their doctor about ways to make the prep more effective.

Doctors can provide alternative forms of screening for colon and rectal cancer but sometimes have a good reason to stick with the colonoscope. By Gina Kolata This year about 53,000 Americans are ...

Just the word "colonoscopy" strikes fear in the hearts of many. But regardless of the perception, a colonoscopy is an important and routine screening examination for people over age 45. For people who ...

If you've ever had a colonoscopy, you'll appreciate this news. If you've never had a colonoscopy, trust me, this is life-changing, or at least one-day-in-your-life-changing: You can eat solid foods ...

Although a colonoscopy is one of those procedures that everyone dreads, it is the most effective way of preventing colon cancer. A day or two of discomfort could — quite literally — save your life. If ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

To prepare for a colonoscopy, you may need to avoid fiber in the days leading up to your appointment and follow a clear liquid diet beginning the day before. Preparation also involves taking laxatives ...

Chrissy Teigen is documenting her first colonoscopy at the early age of 37 to urge others to get checked when it's first recommended by their doctors. The cookbook author and model began sharing ...