Can I eat and drink before a sigmoidoscopy?
Can I eat and drink before a sigmoidoscopy?
It is important to follow the instructions carefully so your bowel is empty, otherwise we may need to cancel your appointment. It is important to increase your intake of clear fluids on the day before your flexible sigmoidoscopy. You may drink clear fluids up to 2 hours before your procedure.
What preparation is required prior to a sigmoidoscopy?
Follow a special diet the day before the exam. Your doctor may ask you not to eat the day before the exam. Drinks may be limited to clear liquids — plain water, broth, carbonated beverages, and tea and coffee without milk or cream. You may be asked not to eat or drink anything after midnight the night before the exam.
Is a flexible sigmoidoscopy the same as a colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy are screening tests that use a thin flexible tube with a camera at the end to look at the colon but differ in the areas they can see. A colonoscopy examines the entire colon, while a sigmoidoscopy covers only the lower part of the colon, also known as the rectum and sigmoid colon.
Do you need bowel prep for sigmoidoscopy?
A sigmoidoscopy requires two enemas before the procedure to clean out the lower part of the colon. If your travel time is more than 2 (two) hours, ask at the time of scheduling if you can do the prep (enemas) in the endoscopy suite. You must have a licensed driver, aged 18 or older, present at check in and discharge.
What should I eat the night before a sigmoidoscopy?
Clear liquids include anything you can see through. For example: chicken or beef broth, coffee or tea without cream, fruit juice, sport drinks or jello. NOTHING RED OR PURPLE – AND NO SOFT DRINKS PLEASE. the remainder of the evening.
How painful is a sigmoidoscopy?
A sigmoidoscopy can cause mild discomfort. You may feel a strong urge to have a bowel movement when the tube is inserted. You may also have brief muscle spasms or lower belly pain during the test. Taking deep breaths while the tube is being inserted may help decrease any pain.
