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Colonoscopy Age Guidelines: When and Why It’s Needed

Three women from different generations sit together. The oldest woman, seated, is accompanied by a middle-aged woman and a younger woman leaning over her shoulder, reviewing over colonoscopy age guidelines.

According to recent colon cancer screening research from Stanford, regular screenings have significantly reduced the incidence of colorectal cancer in adults. Age plays a key role in determining when to begin regular colonoscopies, as the risk of colorectal cancer generally increases over time. This article will cover age-based guidelines for colonoscopies so you can make informed decisions about […]

Colonoscopy Innovations: New Advances in Technology and Technique

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Table of Contents The Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Colonoscopy Treatment Virtual Colonoscopy Enhanced Imaging Technology and Methods Capsule Colonoscopy Robotic Colonoscopy Affordable Access to a Colonoscopy Final Thoughts Colonoscopies were first routinely performed in the late 1960s. The advancement of a flexible colonoscope improved the process, allowing greater comfort for the patient and […]

Common Questions to Ask After a Colonoscopy

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Table of Contents Bowel Problems After a Colonoscopy Post-Colonoscopy Bowel Issues Constipation After a Colonoscopy Diarrhea After a Colonoscopy Gas and Bloating Back to Normal Activities Can You Work Out After a Colonoscopy? Can I Go to Work the Day After a Colonoscopy? Can You Drink Alcohol After a Colonoscopy? Can You Travel After a […]

Insurance and Colonoscopy: Understanding Your Coverage

A healthcare professional discusses colonoscopy insurance coverage options with an older male patient. The title reads: 'Insurance & Colonoscopies: Understanding Your Coverage'

Table of Contents How Insurance Typically Covers a Colonoscopy Medicare Coverage Average Out-of-Pocket Cost for a Colonoscopy Affordable Options for Uninsured and High-Deductible Plans Tips for Checking Your Insurance Coverage Final Thoughts   For many consumers, healthcare insurance can be a confusing puzzle of trying to figure out what procedures are either fully or partially […]

Debunking Colonoscopy Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction

A healthcare professional discusses insurance coverage options for colonoscopy with an older male patient. The title reads: 'Insurance & Colonoscopies: Understanding Your Coverage.'

Table of Contents Myth 1: Colonoscopies are Painful and Uncomfortable Myth 2: Colonoscopies Are Only for People with Symptoms Myth 3: Colonoscopy Preparation is Unbearable Myth 4: Colonoscopies are Expensive and Not Covered for Everyone For many people, the thought of a colonoscopy, and what they think they know (or don’t know about it) can […]