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Guide on Getting A Colonoscopy

Preparing for It:

If you have been booked for a colonoscopy and are jittery about it, it’s probably due to the stories you’ve heard. But then, the exam isn’t as intricate as you might imagine. This is why you need to know what to expect up-front. [2]

Most people who have had a colonoscopy are of the opinion that what particularly put them off had been the grueling preparation for the day of the exam. Many people claim that the laxative they were asked to take was more than they could stomach!

Preparing for a colonoscopy may take different stages in which you might be required to make certain diet adjustments and bowel clearing beforehand. Shortly, we’d discuss what you should expect before, during, and after a colonoscopy.