Question
Do children need to be hospitalized for a colonoscopy?
Answer
Hello, a colonoscopy cannot be performed on the day of the test. The day before the examination, the evening meal should consist of semi-liquid, low-fiber foods such as congee, and avoid vegetables and fruits with seeds like watermelons. Approximately 4 hours before the examination, adults should take 50 grams and children 25-35 grams of magnesium sulfate powder mixed with 100 milliliters of warm water orally. Then, within one hour, they should drink 2000-2500 milliliters of warm water. Generally, within half an hour, bowel movements will begin, and five to seven consecutive bowel movements are needed to basically clear the large intestine of stool.