Endoscopy prep—getting ready for a colonoscopy or upper GI endoscopy—can be intimidating and a bit nerve-racking. During an endoscopy, doctors use a tiny camera to look inside your body, so it’s ...

Simple education on bowel preparation for screening colonoscopy is not enough to change the quality of preparation, according to a study published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. According to the study ...

Having patients chew gum is an effective way to improve abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and the intake adherence of patients in colonoscopy preparation, according to a study published in the ...

For many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure. The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities such as ...