by BowelPrepGuide | Jul 28, 2018 | Colonoscopy
Coffee is the most popular beverage in America. Worldwide, about 1 billion people drink this beverage every day. People love coffee for different reasons. For some, it is the boost in brain power and energy they get from the drink. For others, it is the social...
by BowelPrepGuide | Jul 8, 2018 | Colonoscopy
Medications and food may affect your bowel preparation for colonoscopy. Some medications may cause you to bleed more during or after colonoscopy. This is particularly true if some form of therapeutic procedures (biopsies, dilation, polypectomy) are performed during...
by BowelPrepGuide | Jun 30, 2018 | Colonoscopy
If you have diabetes mellitus, preparing for colonoscopy requires special instructions. Food, bowel preparation and the colonoscopy procedure affect your blood sugar. Make sure you discuss your diabetes with your physician before your colonoscopy. Diabetes and...
by BowelPrepGuide | Jun 5, 2018 | Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is a life-saving procedure but it comes with a bill. There are so many factors that influence the cost of colonoscopy. The cost of colonoscopy varies from region to region, facility to facility and provider to provider. Components of a colonoscopy bill...
by BowelPrepGuide | Mar 28, 2018 | Bowel Prep, Colonoscopy
Recently, Jimmy Kimmel turned 50. To celebrate this milestone, he had a colonoscopy. He had a clean colon. Average risk persons should be screened for colorectal cancer starting at the age of 50. There are several ways to screen for colorectal cancer but...
by BowelPrepGuide | Feb 4, 2018 | Colonoscopy
Just because you’re scheduled for colonoscopy, does not mean you have to starve. You can eat before your colonoscopy. The kind of food you eat depends on your health problems, previous cleanliness levels during colonoscopy and your doctor’s preference....
by BowelPrepGuide | Dec 30, 2017 | Colonoscopy
Belly pain after colonoscopy is uncommon. When it happens, it can be due to many reasons. Air used to distend the colon during colonoscopy may be the cause. Therefore, let the air out. Fart! It may be something very serious like a tear in the colon otherwise known as...
by BowelPrepGuide | Dec 24, 2017 | Colonoscopy
You love your morning coffee but you’re scheduled for colonoscopy. Go ahead! Have your coffee. There are many false information regarding colonoscopy. These are the top 10 secrets of colonoscopy you need to know before your colonoscopy. Colonoscopy secret...
by BowelPrepGuide | Nov 6, 2017 | Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy hack is a strategy for getting the best out of your colonoscopy. If you or your loved one is scheduled for a colonoscopy, these hacks can change your experience from awful to pleasant. Colonoscopy Hack #1: Google your doctor Google your physician: Even...
