Traditional liquid laxatives used for colonoscopy prep require you to drink large volumes of the liquid—as much as a gallon. These liquids are notoriously unpleasant to drink due to the quantity ...

A colonoscopy preparation is needed before the procedure ... low-fiber diet in the days leading up to a colonoscopy, a clear liquid diet the day before, and stop all liquids several hours before ...

To prepare for a colonoscopy, you may need to avoid fiber in the days leading up to your appointment and follow a clear liquid diet beginning the day before. Preparation also involves taking ...

A new blood test was found to detect colon cancer with more than 80% accuracy — and to rule it out for 90% of healthy people.

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Similar findings were reported by another group of Korean investigators who prospectively studied the quality of bowel preparation in 300 subjects undergoing colonoscopy. [14] All subjects were ...

A successful colonoscopy depends on how well the colon is cleaned out before the procedure. The prep involves taking specific laxatives at designated times and a clear liquid or low residue diet.

"We know that a colonoscopy typically conjures up unpleasant thoughts of bowel prep, a liquid diet and embarrassment, so it is not a surprise that blood screening tests offer greater appeal," he ...