Do You Have IBS? Can a Colonoscopy Help You Find Out?
Table of Contents What is IBS? Common Symptoms of IBS Ruling Out Other Conditions with a Colonoscopy When Should You Have a Colonoscopy? Don’t Let Lack of Insurance Stop You Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) isn’t just about occasional bloating or discomfort after a meal—it’s a chronic condition that can make daily life challenging. Surprisingly, […]
Do Women Get Colonoscopies?
Learn why colonoscopies are crucial for women’s health and discover how to access affordable colonoscopy services.
Conscious Sedation vs MAC Anesthesia during a Colonoscopy
What Are My Sedation Options? When preparing for a colonoscopy or upper endoscopy, you have two main types of sedation options: Conscious Sedation (also known as Twilight Sedation) MAC Anesthesia (Monitored Anesthesia Care) At ColonoscopyAssist, most of the gastroenterologists that participate in our program offer MAC anesthesia by default but are able to accommodate […]
Fight the Fear: How ColonoscopyAssist Helps Reduce the Worry
If you could do something that could possibly save yourself from illness, injury, or death, why wouldn’t you do it? Every day, people put on their seatbelts when they drive a car, look both ways when they cross a street, or wear a helmet when they go for a bike ride. However, many people put […]
The Waiting Game: Why Insurance Coverage Takes Time
for GI Procedures
Nearly all insured patients have experienced the annoyance of waiting on a “prior authorization” … the process whereby a doctor or other medical provider provides detailed information about a procedure and then the insurance company will review determining medical necessity and what the existing coverage will allow. How long does the wait last? It can […]
