Prepare for Colonoscopy with Herbs

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Colonoscopy is a diagnostic test aimed at the visual investigation of the internal walls of the large intestine; in particular circumstances it can also have therapeutic value.

The need to investigate the health of the colon, directly exploring the mucosa, lies mainly in the high incidence of tumors in this part of the intestine; thanks to colonoscopy, the doctor can investigate not only the origin of suspicious symptoms or diagnose the presence of polyps and tumors, but also to remove precancerous lesions, make biopsy samples, dilate strictures and so on.

Many people are reluctant to have a colonoscopy, but beyond the understandable embarrassment, the exam is usually well tolerated. The dietary-behavioral preparation is fundamental - for the diagnostic accuracy and to allow the doctor to operate in absolute tranquility - to be carried out in the days preceding the colonoscopy according to medical prescriptions. slags and laxatives, to be taken up to the emission of aqueous and clear stools.

Furthermore, before the examination, it is necessary to administer sedative drugs, in order to alleviate pain and discomfort by improving the patient's collaboration.

If you intend to prepare for colonoscopy using herbal remedies instead of synthetic drugs, contact your doctor to ascertain the absence of contraindications and to establish the most suitable intake scheme. possible risk of summation of effects, undesirable reactions and drug interactions.

Medicinal plants and supplements useful in preparing for colonoscopy

Particularly suitable are osmotic laxatives - such as isomalt, lactulose, mannitol, mannite, maltitol and polyalcohols in general - which retain water in the intestinal lumen by osmotic effect and thus produce fluid stools (it is important to use it together with plenty of water).

Plants with sedative and antispastic action, such as Valerian, Passiflora, Chamomile, lime, peppermint, hawthorn, elder, mistletoe, hops, kava kava, lemon balm and yarrow yarrow are particularly suitable.

In view of the colonoscopy it is important to stop using medicinal herbs capable of decreasing the clotting capacity of the blood such as gingko biloba and garlic.

Other articles on "Preparing for Colonoscopy with Herbs"

1. Colonoscopy Diet
2. Colonoscopy
3. Preparation for Colonoscopy
4. Diet after colonoscopy
5. Virtual Colonoscopy

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