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  2. Sodium picosulfate - Wikipedia

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    Orally administered sodium picosulfate is generally used for thorough evacuation of the bowel, usually for patients who are preparing to undergo a colonoscopy. It takes 12–24 hours to work, since it works in the colon. [3] Abdominal cramps and diarrhea are normal effects of picosulfate and should be expected.

  3. How to make your colonoscopy prep more effective and less ...

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    Traditionally, colonoscopy prep involves drinking a large amount of liquids (an oral laxative formula) to help you clean out your colon. Now, there are other options that help you achieve the same ...

  4. Colonoscopy - Wikipedia

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    The day before the colonoscopy (or colorectal surgery), the patient is either given a laxative preparation (such as bisacodyl, phospho soda, sodium picosulfate, or sodium phosphate and/or magnesium citrate) and large quantities of fluid, or whole bowel irrigation is performed using a solution of polyethylene glycol and electrolytes.

  5. Mucoid plaque - Wikipedia

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    Mucoid plaque (or mucoid cap or rope) is a pseudoscientific term used by some alternative medicine advocates to describe what is claimed to be a combination of harmful mucus-like material and food residue that they say coats the gastrointestinal tract of most people.

  6. Nervous About Your Colonoscopy? Read This

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  7. Bowel obstruction - Wikipedia

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    Depending on the level of obstruction, bowel obstruction can present with abdominal pain, abdominal distension, and constipation.Bowel obstruction may be complicated by dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities due to vomiting; respiratory compromise from pressure on the diaphragm by a distended abdomen, or aspiration of vomitus; bowel ischemia or perforation from prolonged distension or ...

  8. Oscillococcinum - Wikipedia

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    Oscillococcinum / ˌ ɒ s ə l ə ˈ k ɒ k s ɪ n ə m / (or Oscillo) [1] [2] is a homeopathic preparation marketed to relieve flu-like symptoms, although it does not provide any benefit beyond that of a placebo.

  9. Melissa Gilbert shares details of colonoscopy prep: 'I'm ...

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    "Today when I do the actual prep, rather than drinking the yucky stuff in one 2-3 hour go, my [doctor] has recommended I start late morning and drink a couple of glasses then wait an hour or two ...