Fleet Phospho-soda Lawsuit

by admin on December 7th, 2009

Some consumers have suffered from Fleet colonoscopy kidney damage following the use of Fleet Phospho-Soda bowel cleansing products. The following is information regarding the colonoscopy procedure and what to expect if your doctor has recommended the test.

What to Expect From a Colonoscopy

Have you been to the doctor lately, and she suggested you have a procedure called a colonoscopy? Perhaps you’ve had unusual stools, chronic diarrhea or unexplained stomach pain. Or maybe you’re age 50 or over and this is a routine test.

For whatever reason, if you are scheduled for a colonoscopy, here is what you can expect from the procedure.

What is a Colonoscopy?

A colonoscopy is a test that looks inside the colon, which includes the large intestine and the rectum. It can be done in a doctor’s office, clinic or hospital, and uses a long flexible tube called a colonoscope, which is inserted in the rectum. The colonoscope has a tiny camera attached, which allows doctor to see images from the camera on a monitor during the exam.

How do I prepare for a colonoscopy?

Typically the day or two before the procedure, you will be given a solution that will have a laxative or enema effect, in order to clean out the bowels. The solution will result in loose stools and perhaps diarrhea, so you’ll want to stay home where you can relax and be comfortable.

Although doctors may offer various suggestions of solutions, be sure to steer clear of Fleet Phospo-Soda. This is an oral solution that may have caused kidney damage in some patients who used it prior to a colonoscopy. Ask your doctor for other options.

During the bowel cleansing period, and up until the exam, you will be on a clear, liquid diet. After the exam is complete, you’re typically allowed to resume eating your normal food.

When you schedule your exam, it’s a good idea to arrange for someone to pick you up afterwards.

What happens during the exam?

When you arrive for your colonoscopy, you will change into a gown and will be given a mild sedative through an IV. Most patients remain awake, but relaxed during the exam. Your vital signs (heart rate, breathing, etc.) will be monitored throughout the procedure. You’ll lie on the exam table, typically starting on your left side. The doctor will insert the colonoscope and will monitor it as it travels through the colon. The colonoscope itself is about three feet long and thin, about 1 inch wide. The doctor will slightly inflate the colon with air as the tube travels along. You may be asked to adjust your position to make it easier for the colonoscope to navigate the turns in the colon.

During the exam, the doctor can take pictures of the colon, collect tissue or samples and remove small growths. The doctor will then slowly remove the tubing, checking again for any abnormalities.

The exam may take 30 minutes to an hour.

Afterwards, you will be allowed recovery time. If this was done as an outpatient procedure, you may be released. Results from the colonoscopy are usually available within a week.

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