DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about a recent colonoscopy procedure I had. The procedure was the second I’ve had, the first being when I was 50 (I’m now 60). I woke up this time with a lot of chest ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) --It can be a scary test to screen for colon cancer, but a Twin Cities woman says she wasn't prepared for what happened after her colonoscopy. Peggy Kealy doesn't think her doctors ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Worldwide rates of post-colonoscopy complications either remained low or decreased in the past 15 years, ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- It's a dreaded right of passage for adults - getting a colonoscopy at age 45 and up. But new just released results from a highly-anticipated medical trial show some confusing ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Post-polypectomy surveillance colonoscopy was associated ...

Dear N.F.: There are a few complications of colonoscopy that should be considered in a person with pain after the procedure. If a polyp was removed, tenderness and fever can persist for a few days.

Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age. Researchers have just added a few more to the ...

As you get older, it’s important to get regular health screenings. By taking preventative measures, you can identify the signs of major health conditions before they become problems. More people are ...