{"id":2303,"date":"2024-12-12T11:10:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T10:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drfreitas.at\/endoscopy\/colonoscopy\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T15:19:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T13:19:17","slug":"colonoscopy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drfreitas.at\/en\/endoscopy\/colonoscopy\/","title":{"rendered":"Colonoscopy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6aywck-599c707afb913d2e39af670ef121ea34\">\n.avia-section.av-6aywck-599c707afb913d2e39af670ef121ea34{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.drfreitas.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/koloskopie-dr-alexis-freitas-1030x773.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-6aywck-599c707afb913d2e39af670ef121ea34 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.5;\nbackground-color:#fcfcfc;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-6aywck-599c707afb913d2e39af670ef121ea34 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-section-color-overlay-active av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2303'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3m8tes-e78fe0f75270e9d9203193621cf46b76 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m4lbrvrs-1b6807cf225c834cd3765db61e0a70c1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 style=\"text-align: center\">Colonoscopy<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2303'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2izphw-a1f4d18cb19128f15df335f2ab1210dc av_one_full  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m4lbrzd2-b08a66eccdc8163ce9eb2c37b0b8e905 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Colonoscopy: An Important Preventive Examination for Your Colon Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A <strong>colonoscopy<\/strong> is one of the most important preventive examinations for the early detection of colon diseases, especially colon cancer. It allows a precise evaluation of the intestinal lining and the detection of potential abnormalities, such as polyps, which could develop into cancer over time. Colonoscopy is generally recommended starting at age 45, or earlier for patients with a family history or other risk factors. Early removal of benign polyps (precursors) can prevent the development of colon cancer.   <\/p>\n<p>In my practice, I emphasize providing patients with ample time and information to prepare for the examination. A thorough bowel cleansing is crucial for an accurate examination, as only a clear view of the entire intestinal lining allows reliable detection of possible changes. The colonoscopy is performed under sedation, ensuring the procedure is painless and comfortable for patients.  <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Preparation Guidelines for Your Scheduled Colonoscopy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The success of your upcoming examination depends on thorough bowel cleansing. Please follow the recommendations below as closely as possible. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Diet before the examination<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Starting <strong>4 days<\/strong> before: Avoid foods containing seeds or hard-to-digest components such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whole grain products (whole grain bread, whole grain pasta)<\/li>\n<li>Breaded foods\n<\/li>\n<li>Vegetables with firm skins: tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers<\/li>\n<li>Seeded fruits: grapes, raspberries, blackberries, kiwis, melon<\/li>\n<li>Nuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>On the day before the examination<\/strong>: eat light, low-fiber foods such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cooked lean meats, fish, soy, tofu<\/li>\n<li>Rice, pasta, potatoes, white bread<\/li>\n<li>Butter, eggs, yogurt, cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Important Notes: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Light food is allowed <strong>up to 3 hours <\/strong>before taking the laxative. After that, do not eat anything. <\/li>\n<li>Drink plenty of fluids <strong>up to 2 hours<\/strong> before the procedure:\n<ul>\n<li>Allowed: water, tea, coffee without milk, clear juices, clear broth<\/li>\n<li>Not allowed: red-colored drinks (e.g., currant juice), drinks with pulp, milk, or alcohol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Your bowel is sufficiently clean when only yellowish, watery fluid is passed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Laxative Intake Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Last meal the day before: 3:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>First dose (day before): 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Second dose (day of exam): 6:00 AM<\/li>\n<li>Clinic Arrival: between 9:15 AM and 11:30 AM<\/li>\n<li>Procedure Start: between 10:00 AM and 12:15 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Medications: <\/strong>Take your usual medications as normal, except diabetes medications, insulin, and blood thinners. 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