The third most common type of cancer in both men and women, and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States is colon and rectal cancer.
A colonoscopy is a procedure that allows an examiner (usually a gastroenterologist) to look inside the colon (large intestine or large bowel).
From the age of 50, a colonoscopy becomes a routine procedure done annually. But why do you need a colonoscopy, and what happens during surgery? During a colonoscopy, your doctor examines the inside of your colon and rectum to look for colon polyps and it may detect colon cancer. Doctors recommend a colonoscopy diet to prepare before and after colonoscopy surgery.
A few days before the colonoscopy is a "low residue" diet that limits high-fiber foods that cause undigested food and residues to remain in the colon for a long time. Foods that are easily digestible and do not contain skins, seeds, or whole grains are considered low-residue foods. If you are scared of surgery, especially the bowel preparation itself, do not worry. "HOW NOT TO DIE ALONG" has several alternative nutritional diets that can speed up the process, ease your suffering, and make it easier for your doctor to monitor your colon. Jump straight into it!