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Is It Normal To Have Elevated Temperature After A Colonoscopy?

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Posted on Sat, 11 Jan 2014
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Question : I had a colonoscopy procedure today at 12 Noon. Since then I have experienced elevated temperatures twice. Once after I ate lunch, and again after I went to bed. Last time I took my temp it was 100.2.
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (5 hours later)
Brief Answer: elevated temperature alone - nothing to worry. Detailed Answer: Hi. If elevated temperature is the only issue, there is nothing to worry about. Do you have discomfort, pain or distension of abdomen? Motions with blood , nausea, vomiting or any other symptoms? It the answer is no- please do not worry.
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Is It Normal To Have Elevated Temperature After A Colonoscopy?

Brief Answer: elevated temperature alone - nothing to worry. Detailed Answer: Hi. If elevated temperature is the only issue, there is nothing to worry about. Do you have discomfort, pain or distension of abdomen? Motions with blood , nausea, vomiting or any other symptoms? It the answer is no- please do not worry.