People can eat after a general colonoscopy after 1 to 2 hours depending on the condition of the bowel. It is recommended that people eat as instructed by the doctor after evaluation by a specialized doctor.
1. No intestinal mucosal damage: After gastroenteroscopy, people with no mucosal damage assessed by the doctor can resume eating after 1 to 2 hours. You can consume some light and easily digestible food such as porridge. Avoid intake of greasy, too hard and other indigestible food.
2. With intestinal mucosal injury: After the doctor’s assessment, people with mucosal injury after colonoscopy need to fast, and the time of eating is determined by the doctor’s assessment. If fasting during this period, it may cause intestinal infection and increase the risk of bleeding.