The German website “GesundheitsInformation.de” reported that food and drink can usually be eaten immediately after the colonoscopy, however the patient may have to wait some time, for example if large polyps are removed.
The website concerned with health added that to protect the intestines and rebuild the intestinal bacteria, some foods should be avoided, such as fatty and heavy foods, spicy foods, and fast food, and it is not permissible to eat large amounts of sugar.
Bloating is a common symptom after colonoscopy, since during colonoscopy air or carbon dioxide gas is blown into the intestine to allow the intestinal walls to expand and become clearly visible. Gas-causing foods such as onions, legumes, and beans can worsen symptoms and lead to abdominal pain.
Easy-to-digest foods
After colonoscopy, you should choose foods that are easy to digest. Eggs, rice, or boiled potatoes are an ideal choice after colonoscopy. Sweet, easy-to-digest foods include semolina porridge or yogurt sweetened with a little jam or honey.
It is also important to drink plenty of fluids after a colonoscopy, since the body will lose a lot of water during defecation. Therefore, it is preferable to replace fluids with water, tea, and diluted juices. Soups, such as vegetable broth, also provide fluids and vitamins.
It is noteworthy that colonoscopy is an important screening procedure that uses a small camera to examine the interior of the intestine. This procedure helps in the early detection or diagnosis of some intestinal diseases, including:
– Colon cancer
– Crohn’s disease
– Ulcerative colitis
– Celiac disease (celiac disease)
– Irritable bowel syndrome
– Diverticulitis (pockets in the intestinal wall)