You’ll also be consuming a clear liquid diet on the day before your procedure. So stock up on clear soups, broths and teas.

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 ...

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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 ...

If you have an upcoming colonoscopy, you may be wondering what exactly happens not only during but after the procedure. During a colonoscopy, your doctor will examine your entire colon, also known ...

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