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My doctor said that my bowel was too full of stool to do a colonoscopy even though i did the bowel prep. how is this possible?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Depends: People who tend toward the constipated side may need more than a 1 day prep to adequately perform a colonoscopy.

Answered 10/20/2012

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Yes: Unfortunately this can happen. Next time your doctor may suggest a liquid diet for a couple of days prior to the colonoscopy and they may also change the prep solution. Good luck!

Dr Martinez agreed

Answered 1/16/2013

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A member asked:

My doctor said that my bowel was too full of stool to do a colonoscopy even though i did the bowel prep. how is this possible?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Dr Martinez agreed

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