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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
colonoscopy
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
colonoscopy
by laci, Sep 27, 2005 12:00AM
is it ok to have a colonoscopy, right after finishing a course of flagyl, for c diff. my dr ordered one, 2 days after finishing up with the meds. he's doing this to rule out, other causes of the c diff. i guess primarily ibd.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 28, 2005 12:00AM
, Sep 28, 2005 12:00AM
To my knowledge, finishing a course of Flagyl is not a contraindication to a colonoscopy.
Visualizing the colon during an endoscopy can give a more thorough diagnosis for the symptoms (i.e. diarrhea etc.), and can confirm the diagnosis of C. Diff colitis.
Other things to consider would be infectious colitis or inflammatory bowel disease.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
Visualizing the colon during an endoscopy can give a more thorough diagnosis for the symptoms (i.e. diarrhea etc.), and can confirm the diagnosis of C. Diff colitis.
Other things to consider would be infectious colitis or inflammatory bowel disease.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
