Adults under 50 undergoing colonoscopy were found to have a dramatically higher risk of having colorectal cancer when the procedure was done for rectal bleeding. Researchers found that rectal bleeding ...

During the examination, a doctor inserts a colonoscope — a small, flexible tube with an attached camera — through the rectum and into the colon. The doctor may also take a tissue sample (biopsy) or ...

Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a common and potentially life-threatening condition that requires prompt and accurate diagnosis. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy are the primary ...

Although rectal bleeding is usually attributable to benign causes such as diverticula, some cases result from colon cancer or other serious colorectal disorders. There is no set standard of care, ...

Although adverse event rates within 30 days after surveillance colonoscopy increase with age, peaking among patients aged 76-85 years, they remain infrequent, occurring in < 1% of procedures.

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 ...

Question: I have been referred for a colonoscopy due to blood in my stool, which I think was old blood, and I am really worried about the procedure. Can you explain the risks and what it will be like?

DETROIT – Nurse-driven, open-access colonoscopy programs are as effective and safe as colonoscopy following a consultation with a gastroenterologist, according to researchers at Henry Ford Hospital.