Woman who had agonizing stomach pain and a bloated belly had a twisted colon, or sigmoid volvulus. Doctors had to untwist it ...

“Feeling bloated or gassy after a colonoscopy might also make some people ... bloating, or stomach pain to become worse,” Uradomo says. Some examples, Uradomo notes, may include: There are ...

Be sure to follow their directions exactly. Make sure you arrange to have someone take you home after the colonoscopy. You will be sedated, meaning you won’t be awake for the procedure.

To prepare for a colonoscopy, you may need to avoid fiber ... Regular toilet paper may be too harsh after several trips to the bathroom. Consider looking for moist or medicated wipes, or wipes ...

Study suggests extending colonoscopy rescreening beyond 10 years for low-risk individuals based on long-term colorectal ...

Because you will not be allowed to drive home after a colonoscopy, you will need a ride ... so there is no discomfort or pain ...