Colonoscopy patients typically have to forgo all solid foods and go on a clear-liquid diet while taking laxatives the day before their procedure. However, this new study found that those who ate a limited amount of low-fiber foods were happier and didn't suffer any negative effects during their exam. read more
Doctors typically tell colonoscopy patients to forgo all solid foods and consume a clear-liquid diet while taking laxatives the day before their procedure. But a new study found that consuming limited amounts of low-fiber food didn't disrupt the procedure. read more
Many people think preparing for a colonoscopy is worse than the procedure itself. But a growing body of evidence suggests that the process could be made a lot more tolerable. Studies show that patients can eat low-fiber foods the day before a colonoscopy and not just drink clear liquids, as has traditionally been prescribed. read more