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Colonoscopy & upper endoscopy scheduled for fri, with 2-day prep to begin wed., but had stomach virus mon. and tues. should i reschedule?

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Dr. Arabinda Behura answered

No: If you are adequetly hydrated and has no nausea vomiting fever chills or belly pain, you should be ok with prep. Let your gastroenterologist be aware of it.

Answered 7/16/2013

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A member asked:

Colonoscopy & upper endoscopy scheduled for fri, with 2-day prep to begin wed., but had stomach virus mon. and tues. should i reschedule?

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Dr. Arabinda Behura answered

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