Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the technique that allows the direct visualization of the large bowel. This procedure involves passing an endoscope with a diameter of ～1.3cm via the rectum into the large bowel. The endoscope is a flexible tube attached to an optical system that allows the diagnosis, treatment of any abnormalities. Additional therapeutic procedures can also be performed at the same time, such as endoscopic polypectomy, injection or banding of piles and tumor biopsy. Colonoscopy may not be completed if bowel preparation is sub-optimal or anatomical variation exists.

Diet before colonoscopy Bowel preparation

To ensure safety & have your colon ready, a low- residue diet is essential before bowel preparation of colonoscopy. It is required to change your diet three days before the procedure is performed.

✘ Foods to Avoid ✘

• Meat: dry & tough meats, preserved meats
• Milk/ Dairy: All milk or yogurt
• Protein: Nuts, seeds, peas, dry beans
• Breads, Cereal, Rice and Pasta: Breads or rolls with nuts, seeds or fruits, whole wheat, rye breads, cornbread, potatoes with skin, brown or wild rice
• Fruits: All fruits
• Vegetables: Raw or fried vegetables

✔ Foods Recommended ✔

• Meat: well cooked meats, seafood (e.g. steamed fish)
• Protein: Eggs, bean curd
• Breads, Cereal, Rice and Pasta: white bread, rolls, biscuits, waffles, toast, pancakes, white rice, noodles
• Fruits: Strained fruit juice
• Vegetables: tender cooked vegetables, peeled cooked potatoes