Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

Preparing for a colonoscopy isn’t anyone’s favorite task, but it’s important to empty your colon sufficiently so your doctor can see what's inside very clearly. While it can be unpleasant to take a ...

Colonoscopy prep is complete when your poop is light yellow without dark particles. If your stool isn't the right color after completing the preparation, contact your doctor. Follow a clear liquid ...

Members age 45-75 who received one or more of the following screenings for colorectal cancer: Colonoscopy (also known as lower endoscopy) during the MY or the (9) years prior. Flexible sigmoidoscopy ...

You must stop eating solid foods and drink only clear liquids the day before a colonoscopy. Arrange for an adult to accompany you to the appointment and help you get home after the procedure. Stop ...

Patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) are at increased risk of colorectal carcinoma. 1, 2 Many clinicians practice colonoscopic surveillance in these patients in the hope of detecting dysplasia or an ...