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What happens if i take a fiber supplement before a colonoscopy?
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Fiber: Eating high fiber can leave a residue in the colon making it more difficult to see with the camera during colonoscopy. Essentially the preparation may be worse making smaller lesions easier to miss.
Answered 3/15/2013
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May be a bad prep: We tend to recommend a low-fiber diet a few days before a colonoscopy because at times the fiber can cause a residue that coats the colon making it difficult for the endoscopist to find polyps.
Answered 3/23/2013
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