Feb 28, 2024 · A colonoscopy (koe-lun-OS-kuh-pee) is an exam used to look for changes — such as swollen, irritated tissues, polyps or cancer — in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. During a …

Jan 22, 2025 · Find out more about the pros and cons of specific tests used for colon cancer screening, including colonoscopy, stool DNA test and virtual colonoscopy.

Jun 27, 2025 · Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for detecting and removing colon polyps before they have a chance to turn into colon cancer. But for the test to work as it should, your colon must be …

Feb 28, 2024 · Colonoscopy is one option for colon cancer screening. Find out what to expect during this procedure to examine the inside of your colon.

Jan 18, 2025 · Colonoscopy. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diagnostic-tests/colonoscopy. Accessed April 1, 2022.

Jul 9, 2025 · Virtual colonoscopy is one way to check for colon cancer. Discuss your colon cancer screening choices with a healthcare professional to see if virtual colonoscopy is the right choice for you.

Dec 19, 2024 · Colonoscopy uses a long, flexible and slender tube attached to a video camera and monitor to view the whole colon and rectum. A doctor may pass surgical tools through the tube to …

Aug 24, 2022 · Symptoms have been mostly under control for the past two months through taking a low dose of metoprolol succinate. I've scheduled a colonoscopy and my cardiologist's office has provided …

It's very important to fully clean out your colon before a colonoscopy. If stool remains in the colon and blocks the view of the colon wall, you will likely need another colonoscopy sooner than usual to make …

Mar 28, 2024 · For many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure. The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the colon and rectum for …