Wondering what to eat the week before your colonoscopy? This meal plan can help. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD This 7-day plan is set at 1,800 calories per day, with modifications for 1 ...

Nobody enjoys colonoscopy prep, but the process, which includes several days of unusual dietary restrictions, can be especially tricky for people with diabetes. When you’re preparing for your ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. in men and women combined. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be fatal if caught early with a timely diagnosis. “Colonoscopy is ...

Suprep is a low-volume prep, and the tablets are the other alternative. The liquid is typically 8 to 12 ounces of fluid. The concentration of the solution is higher, but it’s much less than the gallon ...

Colonoscopy prep pills are a type of laxative medication used to clean out your bowels before a colonoscopy. Some people find the pills easier to take than the laxative liquid solutions that are often ...

Before a colonoscopy, it is important to empty the bowels so the doctor can clearly and thoroughly examine the colon. Bowel preparation pills are laxatives that people take to empty the bowels to ...

Colonoscopy prep, which involves drinking a liquid that helps evacuate your bowels, gives your doctor the best possible view of your colon during colorectal cancer screenings. But the process has long ...