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Mild Melanosis Coli Caused By Colonoscopy Prep

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Dr. Klerida Shehu MD

I recently underwent Colonoscopy , this was a diagnostic test done as I am 54 years old and the ... next colonoscopy was asked to be done in 10 years. I did some reading about this and have some concerns ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klerida Shehu ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Ketan Vagholkar MD

How long does it take to reverse melanosis coli , if all laxatives are stopped immediately? I am in excellent health otherwise, eat mostly vegetarian, and exercise regularly. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ketan Vagholkar ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta MD

I consume a diet high in uncooked salad +herbs + vegetables. will the consumption of herbs in your diet..not a herb compound in a pill cause melanosis coli? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Lohit K MD

1. How long does it take to reverse melanosis coli , if all laxatives are stopped immediately? I am ..., other than anthranoids, can cause melanosis? 2. Is Magnesium citrate safe for long term use for ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Lohit K ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Mohammed Taher Ali MD

[I have been on Per Diem for many years because of a "kink" in my colon . Nothing else works but my gastroenterologist wants me off because of the beginnings of "black colon"] View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Akhtarhusain MD

Colonoscopy just discovered melanosis coli which was not present 18 months ago. Have no history of laxatives, herbal supplements or green tea. What else could cause it? Irritable bowel is my presumed... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusain ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Mitesh R. Trivedi MD

I just had a colonoscopy and the test uncovered melanosis coli. I had previously been taking colon cleansers so figure that s the cause.....is there a treatment that reverses the damaged cells and... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mitesh R. Trivedi ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Akhtarhusain MD

48 y.o. and getting my first colonoscopy in 3 weeks. I am nervous. Thanks so much! ...Do you think that 2 years of using a senna tablet for a daily bowel movement will show melanosis ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusain ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.    Mohammed Taher Ali MD

I have recently had a colonoscopy. My father had colon cancer. I am a 61 year old female. My diagnosis after the colonoscopy was diverticulosis and melanosis coli mucosa . I m afraid. What does... View answer

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Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

Yes, they just reported that my colonoscopy showed melanosis coli from my laxative abuse. I told them there was a problem, I have never used a laxative other than what they give you for the test. I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)