Before a colonoscopy, Dallas , you'll need to clean out (empty) your colon. Any residue in your colon may obscure the view of your colon and rectum during the exam. To empty your colon, your doctor may ask you to: Follow a special diet the day before the exam. Typically, you won't be able to eat solid food the day before the exam. Drinks may be limited to clear liquids — plain water, tea and coffee without milk or cream, broth, and carbonated beverages. Avoid red liquids, which can be confused with blood during the colonoscopy , Dallas. You may not be able to eat or drink anything after midnight the night before the exam. Take a laxative. Your doctor will usually recommend taking a laxative, in either pill form or liquid form. You may be instructed to take the laxative the night before your colonoscopy , Dallas, or you may be asked to use the laxative both the night before and the morning of the procedure. Use an enema kit. In some cases, y...
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