CHENNAI: Ever wondered how digestion happens in the body? The food we eat transverse through four tubes — the oesophagus, ...

During your colonoscopy, you’ll lie on your left side on an exam table. You’ll get sedatives through an IV in your arm, and you’ll go to sleep. During the procedure, the doctor puts a tube ...

"You're in charge of your own successful colonoscopy by doing an excellent ... laxatives or medications in the week leading up to the exam. This could include increasing doses of Miralax or ...

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Preparation also involves taking laxatives. A colonoscopy exam allows a doctor to see the inside of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. It’s one of the most efficient ways for doctors to ...

You may need to reschedule the exam since they won't be able to visualize your colon if stool is still present. Sometimes, a ...

A colonoscopy can detect abnormalities or diseases ... This clearing process, referred to as the "prep"—not the exam itself—is what makes colonoscopies less than enjoyable.

With statistics like these, can a colonoscopy be any more traumatic than seeing a dentist for teeth cleaning and examination? Both are extremely beneficial. And with a little knowledge ...

I'm calling you about your colonoscopy that's scheduled for next week… Seven days prior to the exam you need to stop anti-inflammatory medications and blood thinner medications… Two days prior ...

In August, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 2385, mandating insurance coverage for all colonoscopies for patients exhibiting symptoms of colon cancer or having an existing colon condition ...