{"id":10959,"date":"2021-03-11T14:45:03","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T14:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=10959"},"modified":"2021-11-17T15:20:03","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T15:20:03","slug":"5-helpful-tips-to-prepare-for-a-colonoscopy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2021\/03\/11\/5-helpful-tips-to-prepare-for-a-colonoscopy\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Helpful Tips to Prepare for a Colonoscopy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10961 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2021\/03\/colonoscopy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"548\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2021\/03\/colonoscopy.png 548w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2021\/03\/colonoscopy-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2021\/03\/11\/5-helpful-tips-to-prepare-for-a-colonoscopy\/#espanol\">Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and recent data show a 90% decline in colon cancer screenings because of COVID-19. This sharp decline puts tens of thousands of Americans at risk for delayed or missed diagnosis for this preventable disease.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/colorectal-cancer\">Colorectal cancer<\/a> is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the U.S., but it is also highly preventable with a routine colonoscopy screening. A colonoscopy is one of the most effective ways to identify colorectal cancer in its earliest, most treatable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/colorectal-cancer\/stages\">stages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Experts recommend that men and women at average risk begin regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/colonoscopy\">colonoscopy<\/a> screenings at age 50 and that African American men and women, who are at higher risk, begin screenings at age 45. However, if you have a family history of colon cancer or are considered a high-risk patient, your screenings should begin earlier. Consult with your physician to determine the timing that is right for you.<\/p>\n<p>Many people put off getting a colonoscopy because of fear or anxiety about the process. It\u2019s not the actual procedure that causes concern \u2013 you are asleep for that \u2013 but it\u2019s the preparation that gets a bad rap.<\/p>\n<p>Although \u201cprep\u201d can be slightly inconvenient, it is a crucial part of the process to ensure a successful colonoscopy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany people avoid a colonoscopy because of embarrassment, fear, or misinformation,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/daniel-baik-md\">Daniel Baik, MD<\/a>, gastroenterologist at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/digestive-health-institute-gastroenterology\">Cooper Digestive Health Institute<\/a> and key member of the multidisciplinary team at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. \u201cWe make the entire process as easy as possible and remind patients that this procedure can save your life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The colonoscopy procedure is brief, taking about 30 minutes. Before the procedure, a sedative is administered, allowing patients to sleep through the entire process. Any abnormal cells, or polyps found during the screening are promptly removed before they can develop into cancer. After your colonoscopy, you may be slightly groggy from the sedative, and you will need to arrange for safe transportation home.<\/p>\n<p>Colonoscopy preparation will begin several days leading up to the procedure, and most of it takes place during the 24 hours before your screening. Your colon must be empty and clean to ensure our physicians can see clearly to detect any abnormalities.<\/p>\n<p>You will receive clear, detailed instructions from your doctor ahead of time so that you know what to do. If you have additional questions throughout the preparation process, your doctor or a nurse will review the details to put you at ease.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of any unpleasant stories you may have heard, colonoscopy can be a lifesaver. Here are five tips for making your colonoscopy prep more comfortable and more effective.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Cut Back on Fiber<\/strong><br \/>\nHigh-fiber foods, such as beans, nuts, whole grains, and raw fruits and vegetables can leave residue in the colon, making it more difficult for the doctor to see polyps. It is best to cut back on high-fiber foods two to three days before your colonoscopy; this will allow for clear visualization of polys. Steer clear of nuts, seeds, popcorn, red meat, fried foods, and raw vegetables. Some good food choices at this time include chicken, salmon, soup, pasta, rice, eggs, and steamed vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Stock Up on Liquids<\/strong><br \/>\nThe day before a colonoscopy, patients must stick to an all-liquid diet. Stock up on items such as chicken or beef broth, Jell-O, popsicles, water ice, apple juice, flavored sparkling water, 7UP or Sprite, and coffee or tea (without milk or creamer). Drinks containing electrolytes, such as Pedialyte, Gatorade, and Powerade can provide important hydration. Be sure to avoid anything with red, blue, or purple coloring because they can stain the wall of your colon, and your doctor might mistake it for blood in your colon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Drink the Prep Cold<\/strong><br \/>\nThere are a variety of prep solutions available. Your doctor will prescribe the one that\u2019s best for you. Before your procedure, you will receive detailed instructions, but most prep solutions require drinking 64 to 128 ounces of liquid to allow the prep to cleanse the colon completely. To improve the taste, you can dissolve the prep solution in any clear liquid, such as Gatorade, lemonade, or apple juice. Many people find it easier to drink the colon-cleansing formula cold and through a straw.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Stay Close to the Bathroom<\/strong><br \/>\nOnce the prep solution begins to work, bowel movements can occur suddenly; you will want to stay close to the bathroom. Make sure that you have the time and privacy you need to make the process as comfortable as possible. You may want to have soft\/gentle toilet paper, wet wipes, and Vaseline on hand to help prevent or soothe irritation. It\u2019s a good idea to wear loose clothing or pants with an elastic waistband to avoid fumbling with buttons or zippers while you make frequent bathroom trips.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Relax and Take it All in Stride<\/strong><br \/>\nAfter a colonoscopy, many people have a good meal and then enjoy a long nap. You won\u2019t be able to drive or work after the procedure, so plan to take it easy for the rest of the day and you can rest easy knowing you took an important step in preventing colorectal cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Colorectal cancer is one of the few preventable cancers. A colonoscopy is your best defense against colon cancer \u2013 <strong>don\u2019t put it off!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Cooper\u00a0Digestive Health Institute\u00a0offers colonoscopy screenings in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/locations\/sheridan-pavilion-three-cooper-plaza\">Camden<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/locations\/willingboro-218-c-sunset-road\">Willingboro<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/locations\/mount-laurel-501-fellowship-road\">Mount Laurel, NJ<\/a>.\u00a0Our entire staff is available to answer questions and address any concerns to put you at ease. To schedule your screening today, call <a href=\"tel:8566422133\">856.642.2133<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"espanol\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5 Consejos \u00fatiles para Prepararse para una Colonoscopia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Marzo es el Mes de Concientizaci\u00f3n sobre el C\u00e1ncer de Colon y los datos recientes muestran una disminuci\u00f3n del 90% en las pruebas de detecci\u00f3n del c\u00e1ncer de colon debido al COVID-19. Esta fuerte disminuci\u00f3n pone a decenas de miles de estadounidenses en riesgo de retraso o falta de diagn\u00f3stico para esta enfermedad prevenible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/colorectal-cancer\">El c\u00e1ncer colorrectal<\/a> es el tercer c\u00e1ncer m\u00e1s com\u00fanmente diagnosticado y la segunda causa de muerte por c\u00e1ncer en hombres y mujeres en los Estados Unidos, pero tambi\u00e9n es altamente prevenible con una revisi\u00f3n de colonoscopia de rutina. Una colonoscopia es una de las maneras m\u00e1s efectivas de identificar el c\u00e1ncer colorrectal en sus primeras etapas m\u00e1s tratables.<\/p>\n<p>Los expertos recomiendan que hombres y mujeres con riesgo promedio comiencen las pruebas regulares <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/colonoscopy\">de colonoscopia<\/a> a los 50 a\u00f1os y que los hombres y mujeres afroamericanos, que est\u00e1n en mayor riesgo, comiencen las pruebas de detecci\u00f3n a los 45 a\u00f1os. Sin embargo, si tienes antecedentes familiares de c\u00e1ncer de colon o se considera un paciente de alto riesgo, las pruebas de detecci\u00f3n deben comenzar antes. Consulte con su m\u00e9dico para determinar el momento adecuado para usted.<\/p>\n<p>Muchas personas pospusieron una colonoscopia debido al miedo o la ansiedad sobre el proceso. No es el procedimiento real lo que causa preocupaci\u00f3n &#8211; usted est\u00e1 dormido para eso &#8211; pero es la preparaci\u00f3n que tiene un mal rap.<\/p>\n<p>Aunque la &#8220;preparaci\u00f3n&#8221; puede ser ligeramente inconveniente, es una parte crucial del proceso para asegurar una colonoscopia exitosa.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Muchas personas evitan una colonoscopia debido a la verg\u00fcenza, el miedo o la desinformaci\u00f3n&#8221;, dice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/daniel-baik-md\">Daniel Baik, MD<\/a>, gastroenter\u00f3logo del <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/digestive-health-institute-gastroenterology\">Cooper Digestive Health Institute<\/a> y miembro clave del equipo multidisciplinario del MD Anderson C\u00e1ncer Center en Cooper. &#8220;Hacemos que todo el proceso sea lo m\u00e1s f\u00e1cil posible y recordamos a los pacientes que este procedimiento puede salvarle la vida&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>El procedimiento de colonoscopia es breve, tomando unos 30 minutos. Antes del procedimiento, se administra un sedante, lo que permite a los pacientes dormir durante todo el proceso. Las c\u00e9lulas anormales, o p\u00f3lipos encontrados durante la detecci\u00f3n se extirpan r\u00e1pidamente antes de que puedan convertirse en c\u00e1ncer. Despu\u00e9s de la colonoscopia, es posible que est\u00e9 ligeramente aturdido por el sedante, y tendr\u00e1 que organizar un transporte seguro a casa.<\/p>\n<p>La preparaci\u00f3n de la colonoscopia comenzar\u00e1 varios d\u00edas antes del procedimiento, y la mayor parte se lleva a cabo durante las 24 horas previas a la prueba de detecci\u00f3n. Su colon debe estar vac\u00edo y limpio para asegurarse de que nuestros m\u00e9dicos puedan ver claramente para detectar cualquier anomal\u00eda.<\/p>\n<p>Usted recibir\u00e1 instrucciones claras y detalladas de su m\u00e9dico con anticipaci\u00f3n para que sepa qu\u00e9 hacer. Si tiene preguntas adicionales durante todo el proceso de preparaci\u00f3n, su m\u00e9dico o una enfermera revisar\u00e1n los detalles para tranquilizarlo.<\/p>\n<p>Independientemente de las historias desagradables que haya escuchado, la colonoscopia puede ser un salvavidas. Estos son cinco consejos para hacer que su preparaci\u00f3n para colonoscopia sea m\u00e1s c\u00f3moda y eficaz.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Reducir la Fibra<br \/>\n<\/strong>Los alimentos ricos en fibra, como frijoles, frutos secos, cereales integrales y frutas y verduras crudas pueden dejar residuos en el colon, lo que dificulta que el m\u00e9dico vea p\u00f3lipos. Lo mejor es reducir los alimentos ricos en fibra dos o tres d\u00edas antes de la colonoscopia; esto permitir\u00e1 una visualizaci\u00f3n clara de la polis. Evite las nueces, las semillas, las palomitas de ma\u00edz, la carne roja, los alimentos fritos y las verduras crudas. Algunas buenas opciones de comida en este momento incluyen pollo, salm\u00f3n, sopa, pasta, arroz, huevos y verduras al vapor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Abastecerse con L\u00edquidos<br \/>\n<\/strong>El d\u00eda antes de una colonoscopia, los pacientes deben seguir una dieta l\u00edquida. Abastecerse de art\u00edculos como caldo de pollo o carne de res, gelatina, paletas, hielo de agua, jugo de manzana, agua con sabor a agua con sabor, 7UP o Sprite, y caf\u00e9 o t\u00e9 (sin leche o crema). Las bebidas que contienen electrolitos, como Pedialyte, Gatorade y Powerade, pueden proporcionar una hidrataci\u00f3n importante.Aseg\u00farate de evitar cualquier cosa con coloraci\u00f3n roja, azul o p\u00farpura porque pueden manchar la pared del colon, y el m\u00e9dico podr\u00eda confundirla con sangre en el colon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Beber la Preparaci\u00f3n fr\u00eda<br \/>\n<\/strong>Hay una variedad de soluciones de preparaci\u00f3n disponibles. Su m\u00e9dico le recetar\u00e1 el que sea mejor para usted. Antes de su procedimiento, recibir\u00e1 instrucciones detalladas, pero la mayor\u00eda de las soluciones de preparaci\u00f3n requieren beber de 64 a 128 onzas de l\u00edquido para permitir que la preparaci\u00f3n limpie el colon por completo.Para mejorar el sabor, puede disolver la soluci\u00f3n de preparaci\u00f3n en cualquier l\u00edquido transparente, como Gatorade, limonada o jugo de manzana. A muchas personas les resulta m\u00e1s f\u00e1cil beber la f\u00f3rmula de limpieza del colon fr\u00eda y a trav\u00e9s de una pajita.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Este Cerca del Ba\u00f1o<br \/>\n<\/strong>Una vez que la soluci\u00f3n de preparaci\u00f3n comienza a funcionar, las evacuaciones intestinales pueden ocurrir repentinamente; usted querr\u00e1 permanecer cerca del ba\u00f1o. Aseg\u00farese de que tiene el tiempo y la privacidad que necesita para que el proceso sea lo m\u00e1s c\u00f3modo posible. Es posible que desee tener papel higi\u00e9nico suave\/suave, toallitas h\u00famedas y vaselina a mano para ayudar a prevenir o calmar la irritaci\u00f3n. Es una buena idea usar ropa o pantalones sueltos con cintura el\u00e1stica para evitar mezclarse con botones o cremalleras mientras haces frecuentes viajes al ba\u00f1o.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Relajarse y Tomar Todo con Calma<\/strong><br \/>\nDespu\u00e9s de una colonoscopia, muchas personas tienen una buena comida y luego disfrutan de una larga siesta. Usted no ser\u00e1 capaz de conducir o trabajar despu\u00e9s del procedimiento, as\u00ed que planee tomarlo con calma durante el resto del d\u00eda y puede estar tranquilo sabiendo que dio un paso importante en la prevenci\u00f3n del c\u00e1ncer colorrectal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>El c\u00e1ncer colorrectal es uno de los pocos c\u00e1nceres prevenibles. \u00a1Una colonoscopia es tu mejor defensa contra el c\u00e1ncer de colon \u2013 No lo posponga!<\/p>\n<p>Cooper Digestive Health Institute ofrece ex\u00e1menes de colonoscopia en <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/locations\/sheridan-pavilion-three-cooper-plaza\">Camden<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/locations\/willingboro-218-c-sunset-road\">Willingboro<\/a>, y <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/locations\/mount-laurel-501-fellowship-road\">Mount Laurel, NJ<\/a>. Todo nuestro personal est\u00e1 disponible para responder preguntas y abordar cualquier inquietud para ponerlo a gusto. 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