Question 1

mild bleeding seen in otherwise clear stool during colonoscopy prep w/ increased llq pain, should i keep going & finish am dose?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Small amt of blood will not cause problems with colonoscopy. Continue the bowel prep and have the colonoscopy to diagnose the problem.

Question 2

is it ok to eat orange jello during my colonoscopy prep?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no.: Avoid red and purple, but orange doesn't usually cause much problem.  Be sure to consume a lot of liquids, too.  Check with your doctor's office, they might have unique restrictions/limitations.  The red jello can get confused with fresh blood!

Question 3

is it possible for you to eat hard candy during colonoscopy prep?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As  long as the candy is being consumed during the prep time, that should be fine.

Question 4

how long does it take to replenish electrolytes that have been lost during a colonoscopy prep?

Accepted Answer

No time at all: your colonoscopy prep should have been done with Go-lytely a mixture of laxity r and electrolytes which stops any electrolyte depletion. If not, you can replenish your self in a few hours if otherwise healthy by drinking something electrolyte rich like coconut water.

Question 5

how to keep from vomiting during colonoscopy prep?

Accepted Answer

Good question: This is certainly a question that comes up often in my practice. There are many tricks, but the most common are changing the prep (of which there are many), drinking it slower over more time, and adding flavoring.

Question 6

can i eat clear gummy bears during colonoscopy prep?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy: If you were advised not to eat during your colonoscopy prep then I would avoid the clear gummy bears. You want to have your colon as cleaned out as possible for your procedure. Take care.

Question 7

is it possible for you to eat yogurt during a colonoscopy prep?

Accepted Answer

It is : Possible but not recommended. A clear liquid is anything you can see through and most yogurts I have seen are not clear!

Question 8

what to do about nausea feeling during the colonoscopy prep?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Nausea is very common with colonoscopy prep.  You can take antinausea meds or take the prep more slowly.

Question 9

how can i prevent puking during a colonoscopy prep?

Accepted Answer

Anesthesiologist: Inform your anesthesiologist that you get nauseated after procedures. They can give you something during the procedure to reduce your post-procedure nausea.

Question 10

during colonoscopy prep, how can you drink so much fluid during such a short period of time and not suffer from water intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Drink slowly: drink slowly the liquid as tolerated. Some preparations are "low volume" (2 liters or less) and easier to tolerate, and may be the preferred prep if you are concerned about getting full. You will not get intoxicated with water!

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