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Is Using Gavilyte-G For A Colonoscopy Preparation Safe While Suffering From Chronic Kidney Disease?
I have recently been diagnosed with Stage 3 CKD. I have also been scheduled for a routine colonoscopy. The prep I was given was Gavilyte-G. According to information I have access to, that is contraindicated and may cause additional damage. Is that true and if so, what prep would be kidney safe? Thank you for your response.
Thu, 16 Jan 2020
Hello,
Bowel preparation can cause fluid overload and is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, You can consider alternatives like peglec. Consult your gynecologist before starting bowel preparation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Bowel preparation can cause fluid overload and is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, You can consider alternatives like peglec. Consult your gynecologist before starting bowel preparation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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