How Often Should You Get a Colonoscopy and What Does It Detect?
Colonoscopy is the only colon cancer screening test that can both find and remove precancerous polyps in the same procedure. But how often you need one depends on your age, family history and what was found last time. This guide from United Gastroenterology Associates explains how often to get a colonoscopy, what it detects, how […]
Colonoscopy in Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis, Monitoring and How Often You Need One
If you have bloody diarrhea, urgency or cramping that has lasted for weeks, or you already live with ulcerative colitis, colonoscopy is likely to be part of your care. It is the main test for diagnosing ulcerative colitis, and it remains important after diagnosis to measure how far the inflammation extends, check whether treatment is […]
Low Residue Foods for Colonoscopy: What to Eat (Tortillas, Pasta & More)
A clean colon is the single most important part of a good colonoscopy, and what you eat in the days before your procedure helps make that happen. A low residue diet limits fiber and other food that leaves bulk behind in the bowel, so your prep can wash the colon clear and Dr. Muhammad Ali […]
How Colorectal Cancer Is Diagnosed, Staged and Treated
Hearing that you need tests for colorectal cancer is stressful, but understanding how colorectal cancer is diagnosed makes each step easier. Most colon and rectal cancers start as polyps that can be found and removed before they turn into cancer, and cancers found early are highly treatable. This guide from United Gastroenterology Associates explains the […]