What to expect before and after a painless colonoscopy

Before painless colonoscopy, patients need to follow the medical advice of fasting, water, and take laxatives (e.g., magnesium sulfate, mannitol, etc.) as required to prepare the intestinal tract. After the examination, attention needs to be paid to the emergence of anesthesia and operation complications, such as intestinal perforation, etc. Meanwhile, attention needs to be paid to the diet and exercise after the operation.
Three days before the painless colonoscopy, water and less slag food, such as bananas, etc.; one day before the examination, water and milk and other liquid food are prohibited; 8 hours before the examination, start fasting and keep fasting, those who are intolerant to hunger can drink a small amount of sugary water, and water is prohibited 2 hours before the operation. Take magnesium sulfate and other laxatives on time before the operation and relax to avoid tension and anxiety.
After painless gastroenteroscopy, you need to pay attention to complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation, and pay close attention to the occurrence of vomiting blood, black stools, abdominal pain and other symptoms. Postoperative diet is based on light and easy-to-digest food, such as millet porridge, noodles, etc. Avoid intake of greasy and spicy food, such as spicy hot pot, fried chicken, etc. Care should be taken to avoid strenuous exercise, so as not to cause abdominal pain, wound bleeding and other conditions.
Painless colonoscopy should follow the doctor’s instructions, under the guidance of the doctor.