DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about a recent colonoscopy procedure I had. The procedure was the second I’ve had, the first being when I was 50 (I’m now 60). I woke up this time with a lot of chest ...

For more than two decades, colonoscopy has been promoted as the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening. Policy makers ...

Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age. Researchers have just added a few more to the ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) --It can be a scary test to screen for colon cancer, but a Twin Cities woman says she wasn't prepared for what happened after her colonoscopy. Peggy Kealy doesn't think her doctors ...

(HealthDay)—Despite evidence for the benefits of carbon dioxide (CO 2) insufflation for reducing post-colonoscopy pain, adoption of this innovation has been slow, according to an Ideas and Opinions ...

A Task Force composed of gastroenterology specialists, with a special interest in colorectal cancer, has released updated recommendations urging post-operative colonoscopy instead of endoscopy to ...

Dear N.F.: There are a few complications of colonoscopy that should be considered in a person with pain after the procedure. If a polyp was removed, tenderness and fever can persist for a few days.

As you get older, it’s important to get regular health screenings. By taking preventative measures, you can identify the signs of major health conditions before they become problems. More people are ...