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A 27-year-old male asked:

Is it safe to take a colon cleanse (via oral route) if i have crohn's?

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Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered

General Surgery 47 years experience

It is not safe: to do anything to your gi tract without your gi specialist's approval, if you have significant Crohn's disease.

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