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If i have had hip replacement is it necessary to take an antibiotic if having a colonoscopy?
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Colonoscopy: Prophylactic antibiotics for any mucous membrane manipulation such as a colonoscopy will help prevent a possible blood borne prosthetic infection.
Answered 10/3/2020
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Ask your ortho: There is a lot of controversy. Some say yes, some, no. First 6-12 months are higher risk. Some just give oral antibiotics the morning of the test. Ask your orthopedist and then verify with the doctor doing your colonoscopy.
Answered 5/6/2015
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