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A member asked:

Can a gastroenterologist's lubricant affect one's stool consistency the morning after appointment?

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Yes: There may be some changes for a day.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Richard Williams answered

Specializes in Pharmacy

Yes: The anesthesia and other drugs that may have been used for your test can affect your GI motility and cause delays in emptying.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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