If you have an upcoming colonoscopy, you'll have to change your diet a few days before your exam. That's why knowing what foods to eat before a colonoscopy can help your procedure go as smoothly as ...

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, ...

It's important to prepare for your colonoscopy the right way so your doctor has a clear view of your colon when they perform the exam. Part of that prep includes following a clear liquid diet before ...

Since colorectal cancer is on the rise in people younger than age 50, national guidelines have recently pushed the starting age for colorectal cancer screening down to 45. We need to spread the word.

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 ...

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology compared how clear liquid diets compared to low-residue diets for colonoscopy bowel preparation. In both diets, patients were given a ...

Colonoscopy on the screen. Unrestricted diets are acceptable more than one day before colonoscopy among patients using a split-dose bowel regimen. HealthDay News — Unrestricted diets are acceptable ...

The colostomy diet is an eating plan that doctors recommend for people recovering from colostomy surgery. While a colostomy does not affect a person’s ability to eat or digest food, eating certain ...

A colostomy is a common surgical procedure that healthcare professionals perform when you’re unable to pass stools due to conditions, like cancer, Crohn’s disease, or diverticulitis (1). It involves ...