What is the method of intestinal preparation for colonoscopy?

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The intestinal preparation methods for enteroscopy are dietary restrictions, oral laxatives, enema, etc.

What is the method of intestinal preparation for colonoscopy?

1. Diet restrictions

The patient needs a light diet the day before enteroscopy. It is recommended to eat moderate amounts of rice porridge, noodles, egg soup and other soft and digestible foods. Do not eat a lot. 4 hours before painless enteroscopy, fasting and water prohibition are required.

2. Oral laxatives

In the morning of the examination, the patient needs to use laxatives to completely empty the intestinal tract. For patients with long-term constipation, it may be necessary to start medication the night before.

What is the method of intestinal preparation for colonoscopy?

3. Enema

If necessary, the patient can also follow the doctor's advice to clean the intestinal tract.



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