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Does Prep Mixture Used Before Colonoscopy Cause Nausea And Vomiting?
I have a colonoscopy tomorrow and am in the prep stage. I have a few questions. 1. I made Wyler s Mrs. Grass soup mix without the noodles, but the broth also has little pieces of parsley. I strained the soup numerous times and was able to get the majority out, but there are still small pieces floating around. Is this ok to drink or do I need to find something else? 2. I get nauseous very easily and I am supposed to drink the first half of the prep mix in a couple hours. What do I do if the mix makes me throw up? I can t clean my colon out if I can t drink the mixture! I ve had a colonoscopy once before, but it was a different prep that allowed me to mix it with Gatorade and that was nearly impossible. This mix is just in water and I ve heard it s actually salty. Any tips? 3. I live 3 hours away from where my procedure will be. The second dose of the prep solution is supposed to start 5 hours prior to leaving my home on the day of the procedure. These are general instructions and I m not sure if my provider took into consideration that I would be in the car for 3 hours before the appointment. Should I drink the second half earlier, or is 5 hours sufficient to not have to stop at a bathroom the whole drive there? Thank you for any advice!
It can cause nausea and abdominal discomfort in certain people. You can try small sips in frequent intervals to prevent these sort of complications. Antiemetic like domeperidone can also be tried.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Does Prep Mixture Used Before Colonoscopy Cause Nausea And Vomiting?
Hello, It can cause nausea and abdominal discomfort in certain people. You can try small sips in frequent intervals to prevent these sort of complications. Antiemetic like domeperidone can also be tried. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician