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I've been entirely emptied out in order for the colonoscopy to work. so how will he see my colon if i can't even be emptied out by the colonoscopy laxative?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
You may need more: you may need more laxatives to liquify your stool. if you don't have bowel movements with the laxative, it is unlikely your gastroenterologist will be able to do a good exam
Answered 6/28/2016
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