Menu
Verywell Health
Digestive Health Exams and Procedures
Health A-Z
Arthritis
Type 2 Diabetes
Heart Disease
Digestive Health
Lung Cancer
Multiple Sclerosis
View All
Prevention & Treatment
Vaccines
First Aid
Surgery
Herbal Medicine
Supplements
Healthy Aging
View All
Health Care
Health Insurance
Public Health
Patient Rights
Health Technology
Caregivers & Loved Ones
End of Life Concerns
View All
News
Coronavirus
Health News
Tools & Resources
Thyroid Test Analyzer
Doctor Discussion Guides
Hemoglobin A1c Test Analyzer
Lipid Test Analyzer
Complete Blood Count (CBC) Analyzer
Healthy Conversations Coach
Renal Test Analyzer
About Us
Editorial Process
Medical Review Board
Search
Search
Clear
GO
More in Digestive Health
Exams & Procedures
Daily Care
Bloating & Gas
Celiac Disease
Constipation
Diarrhea
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
More Digestive Diseases
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Heartburn
SIBO
Gallbladder Disease
Stomach Flu
Hemorrhoids
View More
Tools & Resources
Thyroid Test Analyzer
Doctor Discussion Guides
Hemoglobin A1c Test Analyzer
Lipid Test Analyzer
Complete Blood Count (CBC) Analyzer
Healthy Conversations Coach
Renal Test Analyzer
Coronavirus vs. Flu
How to Properly Use Hand Sanitizer
Tobacco: New Legal Minimum Age
Best OTC Flu Meds
Who Should Wear Medical Masks?
COVID-19 Timeline
Health A-Z
Arthritis
Type 2 Diabetes
Heart Disease
Digestive Health
Lung Cancer
Multiple Sclerosis
View All
Prevention & Treatment
Vaccines
First Aid
Surgery
Herbal Medicine
Supplements
Healthy Aging
View All
Health Care
Health Insurance
Public Health
Patient Rights
Health Technology
Caregivers & Loved Ones
End of Life Concerns
View All
News
Coronavirus
Health News
View All
About Us
Editorial Process
Privacy Policy
Contact Us
Visit our other Verywell sites:
Verywell Fit
Verywell Mind
Verywell Family
Ⓒ 2021 About, Inc. (Dotdash) — All rights reserved
Health A-Z
Digestive Health
Digestive Health Exams and Procedures
When your doctor orders a digestive health exam like a colonoscopy, knowing what to expect can reduce any anxiety you have. Explore what you need to know.
Purpose of a Colonscopy
By Shamard Charles, MD, MPH
What to Expect on the Day of a Colonoscopy
By Shamard Charles, MD, MPH
Albumin: Definition, Application, and Significance
By Mark Gurarie
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Colon and Rectal Surgeon: Expertise, Specialities, and Training
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Vitamin D Test: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Enteroscopy: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Gastric Emptying Scan: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Why You Shouldn't Try a Fecal Transplant At Home
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
What Is a HIDA Scan: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Common Tests Used to Diagnose Abdominal Pain
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Abdominal Ultrasound: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
PET Scans for Staging Colorectal Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Colonoscopy: How to Prepare
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Overview of Enemas and Your Health
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
How a Colon Biopsy Is Performed
Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD
Potential Risks of a Colonoscopy
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Biopsy
Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD
Sonography: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS
How to Know When Bowel Prep Is Complete
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Guide to Using an Enema at Home
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Polypectomy: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD
What Is Normal Stool After Ostomy Surgery?
Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD
How Effective Is Colonoscopy in Preventing Cancer?
Medically reviewed by Akash Goel, MD
EGD: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD
Fecal Transplant: Donor Selection, Procedure, and Recovery
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
What Is a Stool Culture?
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Learn About the Different Types of Endoscopy Procedures
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Virtual Colonoscopy: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD
Magnetic Resonance Enterography: Purpose, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD
How the Fecal Immunochemical Test Detects Hidden Blood
Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS
5 Tips to Overcome Discomfort During an Exam
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Endoscopic Ultrasound: Uses, Side Effects, and Results
Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD
An Overview of the Bristol Stool Chart
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD