Is Colonoscopy Procedure Advisable While Suffering From Cough And Cold?

Posted on Sun, 15 Jan 2017

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 Answered on

Wed, 8 Feb 2017 Last reviewed on

Question : I have a colonoscopy scheduled tomorrow and will have to start the prep today. I have come down with a head cold: stuffy nose, cough aches and congested head. My question is will I be able to go thru with the colonoscopy with a head cold.

Mark YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please follow..

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I read carefully all your concerns and I can say as follows:
1. Your symptoms may be related with :
- viral infection
- blood hypertension
2. This is why I would recommend you to :
- check blood pressure
- check your fever
If you have high/low blood pressure and /or high fever than I would suggest to stop colonoscopy preparation.

If you are not with fever and your blood pressure is within normal range than you can follow with colonoscopy preparation.
Hope it was helpful to you.
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (2 hours later)

What is considered high for my blood pressure?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please follow

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
High blood presure is considerend wher it ia more than 140 /90 mmHg.
Wish you health!

Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar