Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
What Causes Abdominal Bloating After A Colonoscopy?
So I had a colonoscopy about 2 months ago. I went in due to diareha. I did the prep and went in, everything was normal after the procedure however I did not pass gas for a long time, the second day I passed gas. With this being said the 2nd day was fine until i ate, when I ate i ended up in a matter of 10 minutes looking like i was ready to deliver a baby. I went to the er called my doc and they told me i was constipated? Really? Now it s almost the end of 2 months they are wanting to see me on the 7th to do an endoscopy. I am still highly bloated threw up once and had it coming from both ends at 1 am in the morning one night after i went to sleep, I can hardly eat and when I do my stomach continues to become more distended. If i could show you the before and after pictures it would give you a thousand words. They better fix what ever is wrong because i didn t have these problems until i went in and had the procedure done. I can hardly go and when I do i have to take milk of magnesa and it s still quite painful and tight. I hardly belch or release any type of gas. Can someone please give me some advice? I m fixing to get a lawyer if things don t change... I am highly uncomfortable all of the time.
This is usual after such procedures since lot of air is insufflated during colonoscopy and endoscopy and it may persist for two weeks. You should avoid overeating, have smaller meals,have boiled food, milk products and avoid food that causes bloating.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Causes Abdominal Bloating After A Colonoscopy?
Hello, This is usual after such procedures since lot of air is insufflated during colonoscopy and endoscopy and it may persist for two weeks. You should avoid overeating, have smaller meals,have boiled food, milk products and avoid food that causes bloating. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.