Episode 48: Everything you wanted to know about a colonoscopy but were afraid to ask

On this episode, Jules and Erica talk all about colonoscopies with Jules"s  gastroenterologist, Dr. Eric Goldberg of the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Goldberg answers: 1) Why should everyone get a colonoscopy by at least age 45, if not sooner? Who might have to get a colonoscopy sooner, including those with family history or alarm symptoms? 2) Why is the colonoscopy prep necessary? Do we really have to drink all that gross liquid? Are there other options for colonoscopy prep?  3) What actually goes on during a colonoscopy and what is a gastroenterologist looking for during the procedure? 4) What are the risks of a colonoscopy?  5) What happens during the recovery from a colonoscopy?  6) How often does someone need to get a colonoscopy? We also cover follow-up care for celiac disease, including how often serology should be done, and how often celiac patients should undergo follow-up endoscopy.  Thank you to our guest Dr. Eric Goldberg.  Contact/Follow Jules & Erica Tweet us @THEgfJules & @CeliacBeast Find us on IG @CeliacandTheBeast & @gfJules Follow us on FB @gfJules & @CeliacandTheBeast Email us at support@gfJules.com Find more articles, recipes & info at gfJules.com & celiacandthebeast.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe! **some links may be affiliate links; purchasing through these links will not cost you more, but will help to fund the podcast you ❤️