What should I pay attention to in my diet after colonoscopy?

Colonoscopy is often used to diagnose anorectal diseases. Most people will feel bloating and discomfort after colonoscopy because of air accumulation inside the large intestine, but this symptom usually disappears after a few hours. Therefore, patients must pay special attention to their diet after colonoscopy. A good diet is very helpful for physical recovery. The following are some dietary considerations after colonoscopy.

1. Precautions before anorectal endoscopy: Do not eat any food with residue the day before colonoscopy. You can only eat liquid food, such as soy milk, soup, drinks, etc. (mainly to obtain clear images during colonoscopy to facilitate the doctor's judgment). If the examination is done in the morning, it is recommended not to eat breakfast. If the examination is done in the afternoon, it is also recommended not to eat lunch. Of course, the two bottles of laxatives prescribed by the doctor must be taken on time (7 pm the day before the examination and 7 am the next day). There are many ways to clean the intestines, and each hospital uses different medications. You should prepare your intestines according to the doctor's instructions. For those who take oral medications to clean the intestines, you should drink plenty of water after taking the medicine. The final stool should be clear water or light yellow, without fecal residue, which is the best intestinal cleaning effect. There are certain risks in colonoscopy. For your safety, people over 60 years old should undergo an electrocardiogram.

2. Precautions during anorectal examination: If the discharge after taking the medicine contains feces or fecal fluid, you should promptly tell the colonoscopy medical staff for further intestinal treatment. In order to facilitate the insertion of the endoscope or to clearly see the mucosal morphology of the intestinal cavity, the doctor sometimes needs to inject a small amount of air into the intestinal cavity to expand or expose the intestinal cavity. At this time, the patient often feels abdominal distension and a feeling of defecation. It is best to take a deep breath and not be overly nervous. A colonoscopy takes about 15 minutes on average. Sometimes it may take a little longer due to individual differences or abnormalities in the large intestine. When doing a colonoscopy, in order to improve the accuracy of the examination and allow the doctor to know more clearly the problem of the physical discomfort, you must pay attention to the emptying of feces and the eating habits. You can only eat liquid food the day before the examination and do not eat any food with residue. Do not eat on the day of the examination and do the examination on an empty stomach.

Things to note after colonoscopy

First point: In terms of diet, you should eat light and easy-to-digest food, such as rice porridge, pasta, milk, etc. Avoid eating spicy food, fried food, seafood, etc., and you cannot smoke or drink. Also, when eating, be sure to chew the food before swallowing. Do not eat food that is too hot or too cold. Keep it at a moderate temperature. Second: In terms of exercise, avoid strenuous exercise. You can take a walk, but you still need to rest more. Third: Keep a happy mood.

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