Question 1

how long after a colonoscopy prep is finished does diarrhea last?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the prep: Frequently, I use Dulcolax to speed up GI transit and reduce the amount of time. Usually i tell patients to alot at least 3 hours after they finish the prep to have diarrhea.

Question 2

i finished my colonoscopy prep several hours ago but i am now just passing water. the odd thing is it is almost neon green. is this okay? am i ready?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy prep: Colon preps are designed to remove solid matter, green   appearance to the exiting liquid is from bile salts residues that have dissolved in the prep and are being washed out. Your doctor will be able to see everything. Incomplete preps are from retained solids - this can be rectified by using a full liquid diet for 3 or 4 days prior to the prep to minimize the chance of retained solid matter.

Question 3

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 4

i can't take any more of my colonoscopy prep medicine! what do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Try Miralax (polyethylene glycol): Try MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) with the clear flavored gatorade. It may make it easier for you. Usually, each dose of MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) equals 25% of a bowel prep. So however much you didn't complete with your bowel prep - substitute one dose of MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) for each 1/4 of the prep.

Question 5

can colonoscopy prep make you sick?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The prep called GoLytly is polyethelyne glycol which when ingested causes an outpouring of body fluid into the GI tract which can lead to dehydration.  It is more important to have a bland diet without roughage several days before and use a Fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) to clean the distal colon.  A clean colon is the important issue and not the total use of oral meds to clean out the bowel.

Question 6

colonoscopy prep clear return? brown return?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Initially, you will have brown stool-colored results after colonoscopy prep.  Eventually the goal is clear return or clear-ish with occasional flecks of brown liquid stool.

Question 7

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 8

can anyone suggest help with a colonoscopy prep gagging?

Accepted Answer

Call your doctor: Speak to the doctor (or the one covering) who prescribed the prep, and who is probably doing the procedure.  You may not need to complete the entire thing, or he/she could prescribe something via phone for you.  Good luck, they are tough.

Question 9

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 10

i read the dosage wrong on the colonoscopy prep. i drank 4 doses in less than 10 mins. will i be alright?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The prep is an electrolyte or osmotic solution designed to keep fluid within the bowel wall and cause diarrhea. Taking a dose in a short time will not harm you. Be sure to follow directions about drinking liquids, as you may become dehydrated.

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

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I can't take any more of my colonoscopy prep medicine! what do you recommend?

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