According to Dr. Robbins, it's important to avoid drinking red, blue or purple liquids when you're on a clear liquid diet for colonoscopy prep. These colors can stain your colon and be mistaken ...

The steps you need to take to prepare for a colonoscopy include: Cut down on your consumption of high-fiber foods three days before the procedure. Consume a clear liquid diet the day before the ...

A clear liquid diet is often prescribed before a patient undergoes gastrointestinal procedures such as colonoscopies or endoscopies. Strictly consuming clear liquids reduces residue in the ...

Physicians should offer patients verbal and written instructions for all components of prep, patient navigation with phone or virtual messaging to guide patients through the process, a low-fiber or ...

It’s good news in the fight against colorectal cancer: A new test can detect the disease with a simple blood draw. But don’t ...

Who needs to worry about colon cancer, and what tests will we be able to use in the future for early cancer detection?

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 ...

If no polyps or cancers are found, the average patient can wait 10 years before having another colonoscopy. Fecal tests can be done at home. Patients collect a stool sample and mail it to or drop ...

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If you have an upcoming colonoscopy, you may be wondering what ... gentle movement, and specific diet choices. Remember to look out for more severe side effects like significant bleeding or ...

Shane Warne, who died from natural causes on Friday, had reportedly been on a liquid diet for 14 days - to try to lose weight quickly. Days before he died, he tweeted an old photo, saying ...

Results from a new study suggest a combination of the diabetes drug Ozempic and an innovative new intestinal procedure could ...