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I'm having a full colonoscopy i make 3 bowel movements a day straining doctor is to flush me out check for cancer how do they flesh you out?
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Medications: Golytely, (polyethylene glycol) dulcolax or magnesium citrate with or without an enema just before test. Iv sedation, and scope!
Answered 2/6/2014
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Prescription: You will be given likely a prescription laxative to drink and instructions on a clear liquid diet to use the day before the procedure. Ask your gastroenterologist what they use.
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