LOS ANGELES -- Millions of people have endured a colonoscopy, believing the dreaded exam may help keep them from dying of colon cancer. For the first time, a major study offers clear evidence that it ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a very active 79-year-old woman who had a colonoscopy three months ago and is still suffering with pain on my right side. I have had a CT scan and an ultrasound, and they say there ...

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic News Network offered insight into non-opioid methods of pain management during colonoscopy, the Herald Courier reports. 1. Patients looking to avoid opioids have ...

Researchers at Tufts University’s School of Engineering have developed a device that could potentially reduce patient discomfort during routine colonoscopies while also ensuring the accuracy of the ...

Symptoms that include abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation have led to two colonoscopies and more digestive health adventures in my life. But simple daily changes are making a difference. It ...

After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it's a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind ...

Colon cancer is a serious threat often missed due to common myths. These misconceptions lead people to ignore symptoms and delay screenings. The art ...

Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...

Researchers have identified a mechanism that underlies inflammation and pain in the colon, and demonstrated that blocking a key receptor from entering colon cells can inhibit inflammation and pain, ...

A randomized trial shows combined water exchange and cap-assisted colonoscopy shortens cecal intubation time and reduces pain in unsedated procedures.