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Foods to eat and avoid before a colonoscopy, according to a gastroenterologist

In the days leading up to your colonoscopy, you may want to eat and avoid certain foods to ensure the procedure is as ...
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: So you’re having a colonoscopy: What to expect

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...
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How to make your colonoscopy prep more effective and less unpleasant

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends adults 45 to 75 years old get colorectal cancer screenings. Most people need ...
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Some patients take second at-home fecal test to delay colonoscopy

Patients who repeated the test rather than have a colonoscopy said they did it to avoid or delay the colonoscopy, and to rule out other health conditions that might have caused the positive result.
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: So you're having a colonoscopy: What to expect

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...