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A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...

Rest, rehydrate, eat lightly, and watch out for any unusual pain or bleeding after your colonoscopy procedure. Colonoscopy recovery is usually quick, with most people resuming normal activity the next ...

Despite advances in medical care and widespread awareness about cancer screening, colonoscopy remains one of the most misunderstood and avoided procedures. For many, just hearing the word brings ...