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  2. Whole bowel irrigation - Wikipedia

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    Whole bowel irrigation is sometimes used prior to colonoscopy, bowel surgery, other abdominal/pelvic surgery, or a barium enema examination, to cleanse the intestines, enhancing visibility of the intestines' inner surfaces, preventing complications from occurring as a result of spillage of bowel contents into the abdominal cavity, and potentially providing other benefits depending on the type ...

  3. Colonoscopy - Wikipedia

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    The public has perceptual gaps around the purpose of colonoscopies, the subjective experience of the colonoscopy procedure, and the quantity of bowel preparation needed. [79] Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have used their social media platform to raise awareness about the importance of colonoscopy as a procedure for colon cancer screening.

  4. Colorectal surgery - Wikipedia

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    Colorectal surgery is a field in medicine dealing with disorders of the rectum, anus, and colon. [1] The field is also known as proctology , but this term is now used infrequently within medicine and is most often employed to identify practices relating to the anus and rectum in particular.

  5. How to Prevent and Treat Hemorrhoids, According to Doctors - AOL

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    Stick to creams and suppositories doctors trust, like Preparation H, “which can really offer a good amount of relief,” says Adegboyega, and temporarily shrink hemorrhoidal tissue.

  6. Colectomy - Wikipedia

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    For non-emergent procedures, patients are typically instructed to follow a clear liquid diet or fast and take a mechanical bowel preparation (oral osmotic agents or laxative) to clear the bowels before surgery. [4] [1] Antibiotics may also be prescribed ahead of surgery to reduce risk of post-operative infection. [2]

  7. Low-fiber/low-residue diet - Wikipedia

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    A low-fiber diet may be used to prepare for or recover from various medical procedures: [1] [2] [4] [5] Abdominal surgery; Colonoscopy; Internal hemorrhoid surgery; A low-fiber diet may also be used during acute stages of the following conditions, to rest the bowels: [1] [2] [4] [5] Bowel inflammation; Crohn's disease; Diverticulitis ...

  8. Mitrofanoff procedure - Wikipedia

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    Prior to surgery, the bowels are typically cleared with a routine called bowel prep. [20] Bowel prep can be performed at home the 1–2 days before surgery or in some instances, occurs in a hospital before the operation. [20] Bowel prep may require magnesium citrate drink to empty the colon. [21] Bowel prep is done to reduce infection risk. [22]

  9. How to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids at Homeā€”Plus When to See a Doctor

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    This is a less painful procedure compared to a hemorrhoidectomy, but it does come with a greater risk of relapse and is not recommended if you have anal sex, as staples can cause injury, notes Dr. Ky.