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Colonoscopy diet: what to eat and what to avoid (with menu)

The colonoscopy diet should start 3 days before the exam and should be light, prioritizing foods such as white rice, mashed potatoes, shredded cooked chicken or soups. This diet reduces the amount of fiber ingested, reducing the volume of feces. The objective of this diet is to reduce food waste, cleaning the intestine, so that, […]

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Colonoscopy diet: what to eat and what to avoid (with menu)

The colonoscopy diet should start 3 days before the exam and should be light, prioritizing foods such as white rice, mashed potatoes, shredded cooked chicken or soups. This diet reduces the amount of fiber ingested, reducing the volume of feces. The objective of this diet is to reduce food waste, cleaning the intestine, so that, […]

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Colonoscopy: what it is, what it is for, preparation and how it is done

Colonoscopy: what it is, what it is for, preparation and how it is done

Colonoscopy is an exam that assesses the health of the intestine, and is mainly indicated to identify the presence of polyps, intestinal cancer or other types of changes in the intestine such as colitis, varicose veins or diverticular disease. A colonoscopy exam is normally recommended by a gastroenterologist when there are symptoms that may indicate […]

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