Rest, rehydrate, eat lightly, and watch out for any unusual pain or bleeding after your colonoscopy procedure. Colonoscopy recovery is usually quick, with most people resuming normal activity the next ...

LAS VEGAS — For patients undergoing outpatient colonoscopy, remimazolam was more likely than midazolam or placebo to provide adequate sedation, reduce the need for rescue medication, and speed ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...

A colonoscopy usually takes 30–60 minutes. However, people should allocate 2–3 hours to the procedure to allow for preparation and recovery time. Before the procedure, the person will receive a ...