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I have an upcoming colonoscopy that i have to have a liquid diet for. i think i may have a stomach ulcer. will not eating make my ulcer worse?

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Not for the: short amount of time this preparation lasts! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 4/15/2017

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A member asked:

I have an upcoming colonoscopy that i have to have a liquid diet for. i think i may have a stomach ulcer. will not eating make my ulcer worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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