It can be helpful to know how to make your prep easier to endure if you have ... You will likely have to follow a clear liquid diet, which means having only clear fluids (or foods that become ...

a clear liquid diet the day before, and stop all liquids several hours before the appointment. The goal of the bowel prep is to clean out the large intestine of stool. Bowel preps usually consist ...

To prepare for a colonoscopy, you may need to avoid fiber in the days leading up to your appointment and follow a clear liquid diet beginning the day before. Preparation also involves taking ...

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A doctor may recommend a low residue diet for a few reasons, including a flare-up of ulcerative colitis (UC). But it isn’t right for everyone with UC and isn’t meant as a long-term solution.

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD It can be helpful to know how to make your prep easier to endure if you have an upcoming colonoscopy. Prepping for a colonoscopy is no fun, but the importance ...