The good thing, the bad and runs into the bathroom: what to do before and after your colonoscopy

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The good thing, the bad and runs into the bathroom: what to do before and after your colonoscopy

Colonoscopy and recovery are usually simple. The day before? Prepare for an unforgettable night in the bathroom.

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Week before their colonoscopy

Collect your preparation for cleaning the colon. You will take it before your colonoscopy on the night to completely empty the colon.

The presentations of the preparations for cleaning the large intestine include tablets, liquids or powder. Each brand works differently, so you carefully read the instructions.

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If you go out, collect some supplies so that the bathroom is well equipped:

• Wet towel
• Carn for shyter or oil -Jerk
• Soft hygienic paper

It also adds soft foods or transparent liquids in the grocery list:

• jelly
• Isotonic drinks (athletes for athletes)
• heat
• Limon or Lima -Futy pallets

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3-5 days before their colonoscopy

Take a low -fiber -fashioned diet.

Stop eating:

• Raw fruits
• Dried fruits
• Whole grain products
• Vegetables
• Wet and grain fruits

This should ensure that the entire large intestine can be seen during the procedure.

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The day before

Adopt a transparent liquid diet:

• heat
• Coffee or tea without milk or cream
• Gelatina and Celeadas Paletas de Lemón or Lima
• Soda the transparent isotonic drinks

Avoid red, orange, blue or purple dyes in food that can look like blood in the large intestine.

If you have constipation today, let your doctor prescribe a laxative.

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It is the moment of truth!

Do not plan anything tonight and take your preparations for cleaning the large intestine a few hours in front of the bed to make sure you sleep. You will drink a lot of water and you will spend a lot of time in the bathroom. Consist your supplies for your comfort and a good book or a magazine.

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Specialist councils:

• If you have a liquid preparation for cleaning the colon, the cold Bébela and with a sorbet.
• After drinking it, eat a lemon disc or a mint.
• Stay hydrated: isotonic or electrolyte drinks can be useful.
• Stay motivated and continue: If your colon is not empty, you may have to do it again.

Your goal: do it well!

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The day of colonoscopy

The difficult part has already passed. In the hospital or in the clinic you set a robe, you will place an IV and make a nap with anesthesia.

Most people feel good when they wake up, but some have gases or abdominal stretching.

You will receive your results before you leave.

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Make sure there is someone who brings you home.

Take the rest of the day easily while recovering from anesthesia. You can eat again without restrictions. Enjoy it, but slowly do it.

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Congratulations on the priority of your health! It wasn’t that bad, wasn’t it?

If you have a test without anomalies and few risk factors, you may not have to do this again for several years.

This educational resource was created with the support of Daiichi Sankyo.