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Expert: Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based - 5/15/2008


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i had iv sedation yesterday for a colonoscopy today i have dry throat and sore neck glands is this an after efect

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Mary
Patients are often given a drug called buscopan (Hyoscine) to help relax the bowel during this procedure. The side effects of this drug include giving you a dry mouth as it inhibits secretions from your salivary glands. This can lead to soreness in these glands afterwards. Keep drinking fluids and if the pain continues for longer than 48hrs go to see a doctor as they can become infected.
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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based

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I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.

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European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists

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