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Can you still get a colonoscopy if you have a cold? or should you re-schedule it?

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Depends on severity: Depends on severity: if very bad with hacking cough or fever, reschedule. If at end of cold or minimal symptoms, it is ok to proceed: check with MD's office if still not sure.

Dr Fishburn agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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