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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

An adequate bowel preparation is defined as one that permits the detection of all polyps >5 mm in size. While providing a conceptual framework for understanding an acceptable preparation, this ...

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 ...

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 ...