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2. Colonoscopies 101: How to Prepare for Your First One

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   6. Early morning is best. Schedule your colonoscopy as close to the start of the day as possible. I made a rookie mistake and went for a 10 a.m. time slot.

3. How to make your colonoscopy prep more effective and less ...

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   Traditionally, colonoscopy prep involves drinking a large amount of liquids (an oral laxative formula) to help you clean out your colon. Now, there are other options that help you achieve the same ...

4. Does Medicare cover a colonoscopy? Yes, and several other ...

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   A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a less invasive test than a colonoscopy that only looks at the lower part of the colon. It’s covered every 48 months (four years) if you are age 50 or older and at ...

5. Colonoscopy - Wikipedia

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   Some medical societies in the US recommend a screening colonoscopy every 10 years beginning at age 50 for adults without increased risk for colorectal cancer. [25] Research shows that the risk of cancer is low for 10 years if a high-quality colonoscopy does not detect cancer, so tests for this purpose are indicated every ten years. [25] [26]

6. Ottawa Bowel Preparation Scale - Wikipedia

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   The scale assesses three components of the large intestine: (1) the rectosigmoid colon, (2) the mid colon and (3) the right colon. A maximum score of 4 is used for each section of the large intestine. A score of 0 is given if the bowel preparation is excellent, meaning the mucosal detail is visible, there is no fluid and almost no stool.

7. Bisacodyl - Wikipedia

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   Bisacodyl is an organic compound that is used as a stimulant laxative drug. It works directly on the colon to produce a bowel movement. It is typically prescribed for relief of episodic and chronic constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction, as well as part of bowel preparation before medical examinations, such as for a colonoscopy.

8. How Often Should You Get a Colonoscopy and When Should You ...

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   A colonoscopy is a routine medical procedure that could save your life, but if you think that you don’t have to worry about getting one until you’re 50 then think again (hint: new guidelines ...

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