Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a broad term that includes both Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis (UC). In general patients with IBD develop inflammation of certain part of intestine.
Large Intestine
What are the symptoms of Inflammatory bowel disease ?
Symptoms of IBD depend upon location of the disease. Most commonly they have increased frequency of stool (diarrhoea), that does not resolve with time, cramping abdominal pain and bleeding per rectum.
What is a colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is the method of choice to screen for colorectal cancer. It a long, flexible tube with a camera on the end. It is advanced from the rectum all the way to the beginning of the colon. The entire lining of the colon and rectum are then visualized as the colonoscope is withdrawn. The major benefit of a colonoscopy is that if a polyp or lesion is seen it can be removed or biopsied to diagnose a suspected polyp or cancer
How can I prepare for a colonoscopy?
The quality of the colonoscopy exam is directly related to how well the colon is cleansed of any residual stool. Therefore, the preparation is one of the most important aspects of the exam. It is also the most challenging.
Depending upon your bowel habits and diet, it may be beneficial to modify your diet with low-residue foods for a couple of days prior to starting the laxative. Low residue foods include things such as chicken, turkey, pasta, eggs, fruit and vegetables without the skins.
The day before the procedure, the hard work begins. On this day, you cannot eat any solid food and you can only drink liquids. You can drink any liquid without dairy or milk, including coffee or tea. Consuming an adequate amount of liquids will help manage the hunger pains and prevent dehydration. Refrain from drinking anything red, as this can be confused for blood at the time of the colonoscopy.
There are several options available for the purging process. The most commonly regimen prescribed is the split prep. Half of the prep is consumed the day before and the second half is taken 6 hours before your exam. Around 5 pm the night before your procedure, empty the first bottle of the prep into a container and add 16 oz of chilled water. Once completed, consume an additional two 16 oz glasses of water. Ideally, all of this should be completed within an hour. The second bottle of the prep is consumed in the same fashion roughly 6 hours before your exam. Results from the prep may vary but typically are expected within 1-4 hours after drinking each bottle.
How can I drink colonoscopy preparation drink without getting sick ?
Nausea is a very common side effect of the preparation used for purging the colon. The solution is high in sulfate salts, so it has a bitter, salty taste. Mixing the solution with a sports drink or flavored drink powder and drinking it chilled can help improve the taste. Take your time drinking the solution. Typically, the faster you drink it, the more difficult it becomes. Many physicians will prescribe ondansetron, an anti-emetic, to take with the solution to help minimize nausea.
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