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Did You Know? When preping for a colonoscopy: •Stop taking iron pills or medications containing iron, as iron residues produce a dark black stool, which interferes with a clear view. •Take laxatives and sometimes enemas. •Avoid eating solid foods; eat only soft foods. •Fasting on exam day may be required. •Drink only clear, non-alcoholic liquids such as black coffee, tea, water, or clear broth and juices. •Avoid liquids that are red in color, as they can be confused with blood in the colon. •Drink plenty of clear liquids to avoid dehydration. It will be so much more effective! Kathy, Puristat com Digestive Wellness Specialist
Did You Know? When preping for a colonoscopy:
•Stop taking iron pills or medications containing iron, as iron residues produce a dark black stool, which interferes with a clear view.
•Take laxatives and sometimes enemas.
•Avoid eating solid foods; eat only soft foods.
•Fasting on exam day may be required.
•Drink only clear, non-alcoholic liquids such as black coffee, tea, water, or clear broth and juices.
•Avoid liquids that are red in color, as they can be confused with blood in the colon.
•Drink plenty of clear liquids to avoid dehydration.
It will be so much more effective!
Kathy,
Puristat com Digestive Wellness Specialist
Kathy Puristat com of NC 8:26PM February 01, 2012
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Kathy Puristat com of NC 8:26PM February 01, 2012