General Family Health: Side Effects, Nutrition & Wellness Tips

Medication side effects, nutritional benefits, and common wellness questions. Information on identifying stomach ulcers, vitamin deficiencies, and food safety.

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How Soon After a Colonoscopy Can You Eat?

If you're scheduled for a colonoscopy, it's crucial for you to clean out your bowel. This is done by taking a bowel prep medication and adhering to a liquid diet for at least 12 hours prior to the colonoscopy. A colonoscopy is a visual examination of your large bowel, so it must be free of food matter.

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