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A colonoscopy is a procedure where a camera is inserted into the rectum and through the intestines. It is used to check for a variety of gastroenterology disorders and problems. This would include things like Crohn’s disease, bowel obstruction, polyps, Colitis among other issues. Since the procedure involves light anesthesia there will be specific instructions given by the doctor. In generally though, the preparation for the procedure is about the same. Since the scope is passed through the intestines, it is important to clean out the bowels. This is done using an oral solution called golytle. Follow these simple steps the day before your colonoscopy.
Step 1 – Pick up your prescription from the pharmacist. This is a powder in a large plastic container that is mixed with water. The morning before your procedure, mix the solution according to the label instructions. Then refrigerate.
Step 2 – Eat a light lunch and then two to four hours after wards you will start drinking the golytle. Your doctor will let you know what time, but usually it will start in the early evening, between 3:30 am to 5:30 pm. Make sure you do not eat anything solid two hours prior to taking the medication. Drink an eight ounce glass of the solution. After ten minutes drink another glass, and continue drinking one glass every ten minutes until the container is empty. Do not eat anything after you start drinking the solution.
Step 3 – Keep a sports drink handy and plenty of water. Since golytle flushes out the bowels you will lose a lot of fluids and electrolytes through your stools. Drink a sports drink as needed to replace nutrients.
Step 4 – Do not eat anything two hours before starting the golytle until after your procedure. Do not drink anything after midnight before the colonoscopy. This is especially important due to the anesthesia.
Step 5 – Check in at your allotted time and bring all paperwork with you. Since you will be unable to eat before the colonoscopy you may want to bring a snack with you for afterward.
Following these steps will help you prepare for a successful procedure.
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Can you eat nuts if you have a colonscopy?
No.
Can smoking pot 3 days prior to a colonscopy be harmful?
No
Why do i have to see the doctor after a colonscopy because they took out a polp?
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What is a colonscopy?
This is an exam that basically tests for colon cancer (butt). Usually you do not need this until you are older.. maybe around your 50s
What happens when you need to have a colonoscope?
A colonscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to look at the lining of your large bowel (colon and rectum) inflammation signs of some sort of cancer.
Is it common for paralegics to have colonscopy bags?
It's not an automatic procedure, but is highly recommemded as it makes caring for the individual... It also reduces the amount of skin damage and irritation cuased by fecal material.
What are the duties of a gastroenterology?
To assess ur digestive system functions thru scoping(endoscopy/colonscopy) and provide diagnosis and treatment(surveillance/medications/etc) for best possible patient outcomes.
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