How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy Adequate bowel preparation is key for an effective colonoscopy, says Dr. Paul Johnson, a colon and rectal surgeon at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, Tennessee. Proper prep increases the physician's ability to detect small or flat polyps and decreases ...
It's normal to feel nervous before a colonoscopy, especially if it's your first time. During your colonoscopy, your doctor will give you a light anesthetic before they insert a probe into your rectum to check for polyps and growths, which...
It's normal to feel nervous before a colonoscopy, especially if it's your first time. During your colonoscopy, your doctor will give you a light anesthetic before they insert a probe into your rectum to check for polyps and growths, which...