Q: Now that I’ve turned 50, I need to get a colonoscopy, but I just can’t drink that disgusting prep solution. I’ve tried three different times, but I wind up so nauseated that I can’t finish. Is ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Many patients see colonoscopies as an ordeal they must endure for their overall health,” Lawrence Hookey, MD, ...

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 ...

Clenpiq will become the only FDA-approved colonoscopy prep that is 'ready-to-drink'. The solution is cranberry-flavored and the Company says it is expected to be available in Q1 of 2018. Clenpiq ...

When patients come to me for their first colonoscopies, the first thing I usually say is, “Congratulations!” As a gastroenterologist, I applaud them for doing something important for their health and ...

Using a split-dosage schedule is a more effective bowel cleansing method than a single dosage before colonoscopies, according a study by Italian researchers published in the August issue of ...

Dr Sood shares why colonoscopy prep can be an uncomfortable experience, but is absolutely necessary for the procedure to have ...

HealthDay News — Chewing gum relieves discomfort associated with ingestion of the polyethylene glycol solution for colonoscopy preparation, according to a study published in the February issue of the ...

Dear Doctor: Now that I've turned 50, I need to get a colonoscopy, but I just can't drink that disgusting prep solution. I've tried three different times, but I wind up so nauseated that I can't ...