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Have to go on a 1 day fast before a colon test. but i get bad headache when i fast. is ok to take sugar water before the test? how i stop headache?
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Ask the GI: It is probably ok. But depending on what the physician scoping you is looking for, he/she may have reasons that you should not do it. I think it would be best to call the physician's office with this question.
Answered 5/26/2016
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