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Posted on Sat, 20 Feb 2021
Question: I am a 44 year old female I had a colonoscopy Monday afternoon. Everything showed clear. For some reason since the colonoscopy I have increased bowel movements. I usually go once per day. Since the colonoscopy I go around three times per day. The bowel movements are fully formed. My question is can having a colonoscopy change bowel movements/frequency for a while after.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Before colonoscopy, for preparing the bowel, you would have taken a laxative which would have caused an increased frequency of bowel movements which would have been watery.

But having increased bowel movements even 4 days after the procedure may not be related to the procedure.
Are you passing formed stools or watery stools?

Regards,
Dr.R.K


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (5 hours later)
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As long as you pass formed stools, there is no need to worry.
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini

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I Am A 44 Year Old Female I Had A

Brief Answer: No. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. Before colonoscopy, for preparing the bowel, you would have taken a laxative which would have caused an increased frequency of bowel movements which would have been watery. But having increased bowel movements even 4 days after the procedure may not be related to the procedure. Are you passing formed stools or watery stools? Regards, Dr.R.K