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Foods to eat and avoid before a colonoscopy, according to a gastroenterologist

Using a long, pliable tube equipped with a small camera at the end, a doctor performs a colonoscopy by inserting the instrument into the patient's rectum in order to thoroughly examine the colon for ...
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7-Day Colonoscopy-Prep Meal Plan, Created by a Dietitian

This 7-day plan is set at 1,800 calories per day, with modifications for 1,500 and 2,000 calories. Each day provides at least 112 grams of protein while following general pre-colonoscopy nutrition ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Study: Less restrictive diet superior to clear liquids before colonoscopy

Colonoscopy patients who adhered to a low residue diet prior to the procedure reported higher satisfaction and were found to have better bowel preparations on average than patients who fasted, ...
Scientific American magazine

Debunking Colonoscopy Myths That Could Be Putting Your Health at Risk

Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Few outpatient medical procedures inspire as much negativity as the colonoscopy. In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness ...
Healthline

How to Talk with Your Doctor About Prepping for a Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy can help your doctor find precancerous polyps, early colorectal cancer, or other health conditions that may be affecting your colon or rectum. Early diagnosis and treatment may improve ...