How long after a colonoscopy can you eat fruit

Usually 4 to 12 hours after the colonoscopy, the examinee can eat fruits in moderation. If a simple colonoscopy is performed, usually about 4 hours after the examination can be eaten, can eat a moderate amount of fruit, try to bananas, mangoes and other softer texture of the fruit. If the colonoscopy to take a biopsy or polypectomy, etc., you need to eat fruit after 12 hours, or even longer intervals, so as not to cause gastrointestinal discomfort caused by eating too early. It is worth noting that within 24 hours after the colonoscopy, avoid eating cold, spicy and stimulating food, and also avoid drinking alcohol and coffee. Try to take light, easy-to-digest food, such as milk, soy milk, rice porridge and so on. Those who do not have much gas in the intestines after the examination do not need to stay in the hospital for observation, but those who have more gas in the intestines and are unable to expel it on their own can follow the doctor’s instructions to take medication or relieve it through proper exercise. It is recommended to consult a regular hospital for examination to ensure the accuracy of the colonoscopy results.