It turns out that despite everything you’ve heard, getting a colonoscopy is wonderful.

But you’ll need to test more frequently, every one to three years instead of every 10 years for a colonoscopy. Anyone with an abnormal stool result will need to get a colonoscopy anyway. And false ...

Get ready for a butt-load of ugly truth. A doctor is pulling back the curtain on what really happens when you’re under ...

A colonoscopy is considered the gold standard when it comes to screening for colon polyps and colorectal cancer. Yet a colonoscopy – and the steps required to get one – can cause a spike of anxiety.

Getting a colonoscopy can be a daunting idea. However, the reality is that a colonoscopy is a routine outpatient procedure that is the best way to prevent colorectal cancers. By screening for ...

Here are 10 recent changes to colonoscopy laws, reimbursements and recommendations from 2024 that physicians should watch going into 2025: In January, 45 members of Congress, led by Rep. Debbie ...

What's causing the rise is unknown. Many theories point to lifestyle causes such as increased weight, eating more ultra-processed foods and excessive alcohol use A survey released in March showed that ...

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 ...

Colonoscopy remains a cornerstone of colorectal cancer prevention, but GI leaders say the procedure’s role, and the business model built around it, is shifting fast. Here’s what five leaders have told ...

Instead of a colonoscopy, a healthcare professional will typically order the following tests to check for signs of liver damage: Although a colonoscopy does not check for liver damage, it can help ...