The laxative (or laxatives, as you may be given more than one) you take is part of what’s called a bowel prep kit. That kit also contains electrolytes, sometimes mixed in with the laxative. Along with drinking a lot of fluids to stay hydrated, you need the electrolytes to help your ...
–once you’ve taken the prep and killed off all of your good bacteria, your bowel is now unprotected. The doctor then inserts the scope/camera and you are hoping that those devices were well-cleaned. What I read from Jini Patel Thompson’s site (she healed herself from Crohn’s – ...