Nothing jump starts a breakfast like talk of a colonoscopy. Lucky for reporters gathered this morning, Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt limited the discussion to the cost of the ...
A colonoscopy is a telescopic and visual examination of the colon and rectum. It helps doctors detect abnormalities in the bowel, including signs of colorectal cancer, polyps, unexplained diarrhea, ...
Five days before a colonoscopy, people usually need to move to low-fiber foods, such as white bread and eggs. For the last 1–3 days, they may only be consuming clear liquids and laxatives. A doctor ...