Matters that Require Attention before the examination
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Those who take heart disease or hypertension medicines should take
them one hour after taking the medicine needed for colonoscopy on the
day of the examination.
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People with diabetes who take insulin by injection or hypoglycemic
agent should not take anything on the day of examination. Eat melted
sugar if you have hypoglycemia.
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If you are taking anticoagulations such as aspirin, warfarin, plavix,
etc., please consult with a doctor and tell us before the examination
whether or not you will be taking the medication.
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After consulting with a doctor about glaucoma, prostatism, pregnancy,
drug overdose, and other hemorrhagic diseases please tell us before
the examination whether or not you will be taking the medication.
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Since it is hard to take a feces sample after taking the medication
for colonoscopy, take stool before taking the medication and store it
in a cool place.
Colon Cleanse for examination
Starting 3 days before the examination, do not eat grains such as
black rice and brown rice, sesame seeds, pepper, and fruits with
seeds(grapes, watermelons, oriental melons, melons, kiwis,
strawberries, and etc.), and dried weed, seaweed, kelp, kimchi, spring
greens, vegetables, etc. should be cut into small piece.
On the day of examination
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Please refrain from driving and it is desirable to rest for one day.
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You must go home accompanied by your guardian if you have had a
sleeping endoscope.