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.
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.
- 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 so, your doctor may recommend
you take a short break.
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