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What is the purpose of the preparation?  \n􀁸 A good or excellent bowel preparation before a colonoscopy is essential because the scope cannot see through fecal debris. If any fecal debris is left in the colon it could obscure identification of a polyp or even a small cancer.  \n􀁸 Several studies have shown that fewer small and large polyps are detected in patients with lessthan-optimal bowel preparation. And poor preparation has several potential consequences.  \no First, your colonoscopy may last longer because the doctor will need to take time to clear out debris.  \no Second, your doctor may lack confidence that the colon lining was seen adequately and may ask you to return for a subsequent screening earlier than would be otherwise recommended – say 1 year, rather than 5 or 10 years.  \no Lastly, if the preparation is very poor, the doctor may have to stop the procedure entirely, and you will need to reschedule and repeat the preparation.  \no Therefore, strict adherence to the recommended bowel preparation is vital.  \n2. How long will it take for the bowel preparation to begin working?  \n􀁸 Individual response to laxatives does vary. This prep may cause multiple bowel movements within 30-60 minutes and may take as long as three (3) hours. Please remain within easy access of toilet facilities.  \n3. What if I am scheduled for a morning procedure but I have a commitment that lasts until after 5:00 p.m. on the day before the procedure, can I begin taking the preparation late (for example 6:00 p.m.)?  \n􀁸 If necessary, yes. However, keep in mind that you will likely be up later into the night using the toilet facilities. You should still drink the second dose 6 hours prior to arrival time.  \n4. Do I have to take the second half of the bowel prep 6 hours prior to the arrival time?  \n􀁸 Yes, we recommend this timing because it gives a better preparation of the colon. If you have more than an hour commute, you can move this time up by 1-2 hours.  \n5. What if I have nausea or vomiting during the preparation?  \n􀁸 Feelings of nausea, bloating, or chills are common during the preparation ingestion. This is usually temporary and will improve after the bowel movements begin. If the nausea becomes  \nsevere and you are concerned that you are going to vomit (or you do vomit), stop taking the preparation for 30-60 minutes. Restart the preparation when your nausea subsides and go at aslower pace to completion. This may mean that you are awake later into the night doing the preparation, but it is preferable to you vomiting and losing the progress that you have already made.  \n6. What if I have a tendency towards constipation?  \n􀁸 You may want to purchase an over the counter stool softener called Miralax-OTC the week prior to the procedure. You can take 1 capful with 8 oz. of fluid daily in the week before the procedure to ensure that you are not trying to clear out a constipated colon on the night before the procedure. This will only improve the quality of your bowel preparation and decrease the chance of having to repeat the procedure because of a poor prep.  \n7. I have taken ALL of the preparation and 2-3 hours later my stools are still formed/solid, what should I do?  \n􀁸 As detailed above, the goal of the preparation is for your stools to be as close to a clear/yellow liquid as possible. If you are still seeing stool after completing the bowel preparation, please call the office to speak to a physician or nurse regarding additional options. If calling after business hours, please ask to have the on-call physician paged.  \n8. Will the preparation process cause irritation around the anal area?  \n􀁸 Unfortunately, going to the bathroom numerous times to cleanse your colon does often cause irritation of the anal area. Consider purchasing some baby wipes with aloe for wiping purposes and/or topical soothing cream such as Preparation H.  \n9. Will the procedure be performed under anesthesia?  \n􀁸 Unless your doc","cbCaicQ0nvH2umPj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicQ0nvH2umPj","pdf",293047,"English","# Frequently Asked Questions\n## Bowel preparation purpose and timing\n## Adjustments for schedule, nausea, constipation, and symptoms\n## Procedure details, anesthesia/sedation, and preparation-related recovery","[{\"question\":\"Why is bowel preparation necessary before a colonoscopy?\",\"answer\":\"Good bowel preparation is essential because the scope cannot see through fecal debris. Inadequate preparation can obscure findings and may lead to longer procedures, earlier repeat screenings, or even cancellation and rescheduling.\"},{\"question\":\"How long does it take for the bowel preparation to start working?\",\"answer\":\"Individual response varies. 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