A small amount of residue in the stool even after bowel cleansing and preparation before colonoscopy may be caused by improper diet and unregulated use of laxatives.
1. Improper diet: patients need to fast before colonoscopy, fasting 6 to 8 hours, and the day before the examination is recommended to eat low-fiber, non-slag food. If the patient did not fast, fasting time is not enough or eat leeks, oranges and other foods rich in dietary fiber, it may cause a small amount of residue in the stool after the bowel cleansing is still the case, affecting the effect of bowel cleansing.
2. Unregulated use of laxatives: If the examinee does not follow the doctor’s instructions to take laxatives, such as short interval between the time of taking the medicine and the time of colonoscopy examination, insufficient dose, too low a dilution ratio, etc., it may lead to the laxatives can not play a normal role in the efficacy of the intestinal tract is not adequately prepared, resulting in the bowel or a small amount of residue of the stool after colonoscopy bowel cleansing situation.
The above situation may also be related to the patient’s own constipation and other reasons, it is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to clarify the diagnosis, targeted treatment.