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 ...

Dr Sood shares why colonoscopy prep can be an uncomfortable experience, but is absolutely necessary for the procedure to have ...

Dear Doctor: I know that colonoscopies are more thorough than the at-home DNA stool test for colon cancer. But how much better? I have such a terrible time with anesthesia and gas. Both make me ...

After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it's a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you. But when the report arrives with the words "colon polyps," some ...

As you get older, it’s important to get regular health screenings. By taking preventative measures, you can identify the signs of major health conditions before they become problems. More people are ...

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 ...