DETROIT – Let’s be honest: no one wants to have a colonoscopy, but it is not only recommended; it can also be life-saving. One of the biggest problems with a colonoscopy is that it is simply ...

You followed your doctor's recommendation to get a colonoscopy. Now how do you prepare for the procedure?

Everyone knows someone who has had a colonoscopy and heard the stories about the preparations. Wouldn’t you rather have a day ...

Colonoscopy patients who adhered to a low residue diet prior to the procedure reported higher satisfaction and were found to have better bowel preparations on average than patients who fasted, ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDKey TakeawaysColonoscopy prep is complete when your poop is light yellow without dark particles. If your stool isn't the right color after completing the ...