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 ...

SAINT LOUIS, Miss. (KFSN) -- Ninety-percent of all colon cancers are preventable, yet more than twenty-four million Americans who should have the recommended screening test will not do it. There are ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- It's a dreaded right of passage for adults - getting a colonoscopy at age 45 and up. But new just released results from a highly-anticipated medical trial show some confusing ...

Worldwide rates of post-colonoscopy complications either remained low or decreased in the past 15 years, confirming the global safety of colonoscopy as a diagnostic, screening, surveillance and ...

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 ...

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Colonoscopy conducted beyond 3 months and up to 24 months after a positive fecal immunochemical test are not linked to an ...

Side effects are possible while you’re prepping for a colonoscopy. Here are six to be aware of and tips on how to manage them.

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.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Camp David, Md. — Doctors removed five small polyps from President Bush’s colon today after he temporarily transferred the powers of his office for two hours ...