How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy Dallas
A colonoscopy
Dallas is one of the best ways to spot or help
prevent colon cancer. But
many people who should have the procedure don’t. Often that’s because they’re
afraid of what they have to go through to get ready for it.
Here’s how to make the process as smooth as possible.
Step 1: Plan Your Prep
Your doctor is your best source of information about how
to get ready. When you schedule the procedure, you’ll get instructions. Read
them over well before your appointment, and call your doctor if you have any
questions.
Shop for some key supplies several days ahead, too. Your
list may include:
- A prescription or over-the-counter
laxative specified by your doctor
- Low-fiber food
- Sports drinks, juices, and broths
- Moist wipes
- Diaper cream
Step 2: Tweak Your Diet
You can help the cleansing process by eating light 3 or 4
days before the procedure. Doctors recommend
low-fiber foods that are easy to digest and leave your system quickly.
You can have:
- White bread, pasta, and rice
- Well-cooked vegetables
without skin
- Fruit without skin or seeds
- Lean meat, chicken, or fish
- Eggs
Don’t eat:
- Seeds, nuts, or popcorn
- Fatty foods
- Tough meat
- Whole grains
- Raw vegetables
- Fruit with seeds or peel
- Corn, broccoli, cabbage, beans, or
peas
Step 3: The Fast
The day before your procedure you can’t eat anything
solid. you can only consume clear (see-through) liquids. It is important
to stay hydrated by drinking lots of clear liquids, such as sports drinks,
clear juice like apple and white grape, and clear broth.
Two to four hours before the procedure, be sure not to
drink or eat anything (please consult your doctor on the exact time stop
consuming clear liquids)..
Step 4: The Purge
The night before your colonoscopy Dallas you’ll take strong laxatives to clear your
digestive tract. The method recommended for most people is called split dosing.
You probably won’t enjoy the taste of the solution, but
there are tricks to help get it down:
- Mix it with something flavored,
like a sports drink or powdered drink mix.
- Keep it well chilled.
- Drink it through a straw placed
far back on your tongue.
- Follow it with a sip of something
good tasting.
- Suck on a lemon slice or piece of
hard candy after drinking.
Once the laxative starts working, you’ll have frequent,
forceful diarrhea. You
may have cramps and bloating. If you have hemorrhoids, they may become
irritated. You may also feel nauseated and even vomit. If so, your doctor may
recommend you take a short break.
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