A member asked:

Is it normal for me to go to the bathroom constantly the night before my colonoscopy?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: The purpose of a colonoscopy is to look at the entire inner lining of the colon. The cleaner the colon is the better the results of the test. Bowel prepping - taking a prescribed laxative to clean out the colon - induces diarrhea. The idea is to get everything out of the colon so your doctor can visulaize as much of the colon as possible. I often recommend desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) to help protect the skin!

Answered 2/24/2018

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Since: You took a bowel prep to clean out your colon i would expect you to have multiple stools until thoroughly cleaned out.

Answered 11/3/2012

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