Gutsphere created this quiz to help adults notice questions that are easy to miss across preparation, procedure day, recovery, and follow-up.

It does not replace your care team, interpret your medical information, or determine whether you are ready for a colonoscopy.

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After a colonoscopy, follow your discharge instructions. Seek prompt medical assessment for severe or worsening abdominal pain, fever, bleeding that does not stop or improve, significant dizziness or weakness, or any symptom your procedure team told you to treat as urgent.

During preparation, contact the procedure team if side effects keep you from completing the plan. Do not add doses or change medicines based on this quiz.

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