Colonoscopy Prep Guide: Diet, Side Effects & Recovery Tips

Preparing for a colonoscopy involves specific diet plans and cleansing methods. Understanding potential side effects like headaches or abdominal pain helps patients recover quickly after the procedure and manage anesthetics safely.

How to Cleanse Your Colon for a Colonoscopy

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Maura Banar

A colonoscopy is a test in which a small camera affixed to the end of a lighted thin, flexible tube is inserted into the colon for examination. Colonoscopies are used, according to the American Cancer Society, to screen patients for problems such as polyps, colon cancer and bleeding.