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 ...

For many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure. The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities such as ...

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.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...

Remember Katie Couric’s infamous colonoscopy on the “Today” show? In 2016, colonoscopies happen on Periscope. The Mayo Clinic on Tuesday broadcast a live procedure on the mobile app for the first time ...

Since colorectal cancer is on the rise in people younger than age 50, national guidelines have recently pushed the starting age for colorectal cancer screening down to 45. We need to spread the word.

Researchers at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., have developed a new skills assessment tool for colonoscopy trainees, published in the Dec. 2010 issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, according to ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...