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Having a full bowel prep, what to expect?
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Diarrhea: Follow your instructions carefully as given or contact your doctor ordering the bowel prep. Mild bloating or cramping & frequent diarrhea to be expected.
Answered 5/12/2016
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Watery diarrhea: Stay near a toilet, drink lots of water or light juice and do not trust the feeling of flatus it will be a liquid bowel movement. The prep may make you feel bloated until you are done going.
Answered 10/10/2016
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