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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

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Dr. Shanthi.E
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Dr. Shanthi.E

General & Family Physician

Exp 17 years

Dr. Saisudha Kotla
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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Nagamani Ng

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

General & Family Physician

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

General & Family Physician

Exp 16 years

Colonoscopy Laxative Cocktail

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Dr. Hari Charan Perigela MD

Hi doctor. I am a 60 year old male and when I see my regular doctor, he would like me to get a colon checkup which includes the horrible tasting laxative and the rectal camera. I know I should ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hari Charan Perigela ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Benard Shehu MD

I had a colonoscopy & afterward have arythmia, could the colonoscopy cause this? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Benard Shehu ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Suma Parinam MD

I need an answer IMMEDIATELY. I'm having a colonoscopy at 8:30am cst TODAY and I HAVE NOT EMPTIED ... afraid that they will not do the colonoscopy, since I have not been able to clear out my colon. I finally ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suma Parinam ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Zotaj Antoneta MD

do much. my last colonoscopy was almost 3 years ago. removed some polops, i've always had sluggish ... only took laxative once and only for week. then just tried stool softener . also all kinds of fiber and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Zotaj Antoneta ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Vivek Chail MD

What is your opinion of virtual colonoscopy versus regular colonoscopy for suspected diverticulitis . How soon should you wait after your first attack before getting one. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vivek Chail ( Radiologist)

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Dr.   Suman Kumar MD

I had a colonoscopy a month ago. I have always had regular bowel movement. Now I can t have one without taking a laxative. The first time I took a laxative was 2 weeks after the colonoscopy,... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suman Kumar ( Allergist and Immunologist)
Dr. Diwashish Biswas MD

I took a laxative drink from the doctor but didn’t have a colonoscopy but endoscopy for my stomach ... have a colonoscopy they took biopsy of the stomach ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Diwashish Biswas ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel MD

week,now am anemic and i was booked again for colonoscopy while on regular laxative not to strain myself if i wanted to open my bowel.please can i be able to do colonoscopy with my condition / ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ( General Surgeon)
Dr.       Dorina Gurabardhi MD

Hello, My husband went to a new doctor to get a prescription for a colonoscopy today. He is 55 year old. The doctor instead, recommended he take a stool test in place of the colonoscopy. He said it was ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)
Kathy Shattler MD

My son is 23. He had high fever and weight loss 2 years ago. Admitted. Had colonoscopy. some nodules around the rectum. Stool tested Ocult blood is there. After 2years again colonoscopy done. Same ... View answer

Answered by : Kathy Shattler ( Dietitian & Nutritionist)