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Why is it not a good idea to have a colonoscopy and endoscopy when you are not feeling well with congestion, body aches, headache and fever?
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It increases therisk: Any time you are sedated or put to sleep, there is some risk of complications. This risk increases further if you have any infection in your body before doing the procedures like this endoscopy or any kind of surgery.
Answered 12/9/2018
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