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Is Blood Thinner Advisable Before A Colonoscopy?

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Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2016
Question: I am to have a colonoscopy this coming Friday. I am told to not take the blood thinner for 5 days...does that INCLUDE the day of the procedure?
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Answered by Dr. Amit Jain (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes that includes the day of procedure also

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist.

Yes that includes the day of procedure also.

It is stopped because any biopsy is required for examination during the procedure then there will be no increase risk of bleeding.

After the procedure whether to start it immediately or few days later you must discuss with your doctor

I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health
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Is Blood Thinner Advisable Before A Colonoscopy?

Brief Answer: Yes that includes the day of procedure also Detailed Answer: Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist. Yes that includes the day of procedure also. It is stopped because any biopsy is required for examination during the procedure then there will be no increase risk of bleeding. After the procedure whether to start it immediately or few days later you must discuss with your doctor I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health