I’m a 78-year-old male with a history of high blood pressure, and I had a bovine aortic valve replacement in 2009. I had a negative colonoscopy in 2003, ...
If you notice bloody stool or blood when you wipe, don’t ignore it. If you’re under 50, it could be a major red flag for ...
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Exercise After a Colonoscopy

You should be able to resume normal exercise 24 hours after a colonoscopy. Sedation during the procedure affects your body, so avoid working out until you've fully recovered. Always consult your ...
Rectal bleeding could be a powerful early warning sign of colon cancer among younger adults, University of Louisville ...
There will probably never be a TV reality show on how to survive colonoscopy prep, but before enduring my first one, I was ...
Consumers have testing options beyond the once-a-decade colonoscopy. But some doctors question Cologuard's testing program.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A recent study by the American Cancer Society has revealed a troubling increase in colorectal cancer cases among younger adults, with approximately one in five new cases now ...
Cancer is unfortunately still rife around the world. It exists in different types, such as colorectal cancer, which is diagnosed with colonoscopy, as it is one of the most reliable ...
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The Best Diet Pre-Colonoscopy

Here’s what to eat on your pre-colonoscopy diet, including ideas for a light breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the best low-fiber and low-residue foods.
Stool-based DNA testing can help bridge CRC screening gaps between rural and urban populations by providing timely follow-up. A study finds rural and nonrural patients have similar follow-up times ...
Adults under 50 undergoing colonoscopy were found to have a dramatically higher risk of having colorectal cancer when the ...