They suspect the fly was swallowed, and were shocked to find it fully intact. Although it's rare, this isn't the first time an insect was found during a colonoscopy. A fly found in a man's colon ...

Colonoscopy prep is complete once your poop is a light yellow with no dark particles. You'll need to follow a specific ...

Suprep is a low-volume prep, and the tablets are the other alternative. The liquid is typically 8 to 12 ounces of fluid. The concentration of the solution is higher, but it’s much less than the gallon ...

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 ...

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the U.S. and the second leading cancer death cause worldwide. But there’s good news: It’s also one of the most ...

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

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 amount ...

Imagine being Dr. Jennifer Nayor. As a gastroenterologist at Emerson Endoscopy and Digestive Health Center in Concord, she knows most patients would rather be anywhere but her exam room."I know a lot ...

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 ...

Some Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage may cover the cost of colonoscopy prep kits. However, private insurance companies administer these plans, so the coverage ...

Doctors found a fly in the colon of a 63-year-old man during a routine colonoscopy. They suspect the fly was swallowed, and were shocked to find it fully intact. Although it's rare, this isn't the ...