Colon Transit Study

This is a test to determine the severity of constipation.

  • Allow 5 consecutive days (Monday – Friday).
  • Monday – 2 appointments (morning and afternoon).
  • Tuesday – Friday – 1 appointment only (morning).
  • No laxatives from the weekend before your appointment till the end of your Friday scan.
  • (Monday only) No food or drink 6 hours before.
  • (Tuesday – Friday) you can eat and drink normally.
  • Each appointment takes 15 minutes.

 

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