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What Causes Diarrhea After Colonoscopy?

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Posted on Sat, 22 Aug 2015
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Question : Hi Doctor

I had a colonscopy last night.

I was fine this morning and after eating lunch and tea I have watery dihharea.

Is this a normal side effect of a colonscopy?

I haven't got any other side effects, besides some gas.

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Answered by Dr. Prashant (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
may be because of the colonoscopy preparation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It's quite normal. There may be a little effects due to preparations given before conoloscopy .
Nothing to worry if this diarrhea persists even tommoeow let me know so that I can advise regarding further management .

Hope this information helps you
thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Prashant (15 minutes later)
Thank you kindly for answering so quickly!

I feel a bit off in general tonight, but other than that diharrea is the only symptom.

Thanks so much!
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Answered by Dr. Prashant (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
dont worry it will reduce

Detailed Answer:
Do not be worried. Wait until tomorrow.

Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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What Causes Diarrhea After Colonoscopy?

Brief Answer: may be because of the colonoscopy preparation Detailed Answer: Hi, It's quite normal. There may be a little effects due to preparations given before conoloscopy . Nothing to worry if this diarrhea persists even tommoeow let me know so that I can advise regarding further management . Hope this information helps you thank you