Rest, rehydrate, eat lightly, and watch out for any unusual pain or bleeding after your colonoscopy procedure. Colonoscopy recovery is usually quick, with most people resuming normal activity the next ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...

LAS VEGAS — For patients undergoing outpatient colonoscopy, remimazolam was more likely than midazolam or placebo to provide adequate sedation, reduce the need for rescue medication, and speed ...

Just the word "colonoscopy" strikes fear in the hearts of many. But regardless of the perception, a colonoscopy is an important and routine screening examination for people over age 45. For people who ...

Although a colonoscopy is one of those procedures that everyone dreads, it is the most effective way of preventing colon cancer. A day or two of discomfort could — quite literally — save your life. If ...