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   What should I do before a colonoscopy?

   • This information explains what you need to do in the days before your colonoscopy. Please read the guidance carefully at least 4 days before your appointment. It tells you: Your bowel needs to be empty for the colonoscopy. We can then see the lining of the bowel. Diet and a bowel preparation solution help to make sure that your bowel is empty.

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   Can I eat and drink before a colonoscopy?

   • At your pre-assessment appointment, please tell us if you take any regular medicines. This includes: You can continue to eat and drink as normal 4 to 3 days before your colonoscopy. You need to change your diet 2 days before your colonoscopy. Please: You need to take a bowel preparation solution. We give you sachets of strong laxatives.

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   How long before a colonoscopy do I need a bowel preparation?

   • You need to use them within 24 hours of being prepared. Instructions for preparing for your colonoscopy, including bowel preparation, diet and medicines from 4 days before your appointment.

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   Can I drink a laxative before a colonoscopy?

   • The day before your colonoscopy you'll need to drink sachets of laxatives to empty your bowels ready for the test. Most people: Stay at home and be near a toilet after you've starting drinking the laxatives. You need to drink the laxative as it says on your letter. Otherwise the specialist may not be able to do your colonoscopy.

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   How do I prepare for a colonoscopy If I have diabetes?

   • If you have diabetes or if you’re having another procedure such as a gastroscopy on the same day, the preparation for a colonoscopy may be different for you. Follow the instructions your hospital gives you and, if you’re unsure, ask. When you arrive at the hospital, you’ll see a nurse or doctor and can ask them any final questions.

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   What if my bowel is not clear after a colonoscopy?

   • Your bowel needs to be empty for the colonoscopy. We can then see the lining of the bowel. Diet and a bowel preparation solution help to make sure that your bowel is empty. If you do not follow this guidance, your bowel may not be clear and we may have to repeat your test. It’s particularly important to follow our guidance if you take medicines.

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   1 day before. The day before your colonoscopy you'll need to drink sachets of laxatives to empty your bowels ready for the test. Most people: need to drink a few sachets. need to drink the sachets at different points throughout the day. get diarrhoea a few hours after taking the first sachet.

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   Overview. 4 to 3 days before your colonoscopy. 2 days before your colonoscopy. 1 day before your colonoscopy. The day of your colonoscopy. It is important to drink plenty of fluids. Try to drink 2 litres (about 8 to 10 glasses) in a day. You need to start having smaller meals. The things that you can eat or drink are listed below.

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   Please tell our nurses as soon as possible if you: 1. take medicines to thin your blood or prevent it from clotting (anticoagulants or antiplatelets), such as warfarin, rivaroxaban or clopidogrel. This does not apply if you only take aspirin 2. have diabetes and are on insulin 3. have allergies to any medicines 4. are allergic to latex (rubber) At ...

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   You can continue to eat and drink as normal 4 to 3 days before your colonoscopy. You need to change your diet 2 days before your colonoscopy. Please: 1. stop eating foods that contain fibre (this is found in fruit, vegetables, pulses and grains, such as wholemeal bread and cereals) 2. eat smaller meals 3. drink more fluid

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   You need to take a bowel preparation solution. We give you sachets of strong laxatives. They are used to help you poo and empty your bowel ready for the test. You need to take the sachets: 1. 1 day before your colonoscopy 2. on the day of your colonoscopy Do not follow the instructions on the packet. Instead, please follow the instructions in this ...

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   Instructions for preparing for your colonoscopy, including bowel preparation, diet and medicines from 4 days before your appointment.

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   Getting ready. What happens on the day. Results. A colonoscopy is a test to check inside your bowels. This test can help find what's causing your bowel symptoms. A long, thin, flexible tube with a small camera inside it is passed into your bottom. You'll be given a laxative so your bowels are empty for the test. Important.

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   A colonoscopy usually takes around 30 to 45 minutes, although the appointment itself will last longer than this. Make sure you allow plenty of time for getting there, parking and going home. You won’t need an anaesthetic for a colonoscopy but your hospital may offer you a painkiller and sedation.

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   Aug 18, 2024 · It's essential that you stay on a clear liquid dietthe day before your colonoscopy. The following are acceptable: Plain water. Apple juice. White grape juice. Lemonade with no pulp. Yellow or green Jell-O. Popsicles and Italian ice: no red, orange, or purple colors. Clear sodas: cola, ginger ale, 7-Up, Sprite: no red, orange, or purple colors.