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Am i allowed to wear my hair in a ponytail during an upper endoscopy?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: It is a good idea to tie your hair back and keep it out of the way during an upper endoscopy.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/3/2020

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