Scheduled For Colonoscopy, Advised To Avoid Nuts But Had Some. Will It Effect?

Posted on Sat, 28 Sep 2013

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Sat, 28 Sep 2013 Answered on

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Question : I am scheduled to have a colonoscopy early Monday morning. My prep protocol says to avoid nuts but I slipped up and had some yesterday. Will that mess with the effectiveness of the colonoscopy or will the prep I do today and tomorrow still work effectively?

Answered by Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Relax, it should work.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX

Thanks for contacting Healthcare Magic.

Relax, in my opinion, nothing will happen. Just carry on the preparation as advised. Every thing should be fine.

Best wishes,

Dr Dinesh Singal

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