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What Causes Arrhythmia After A Colonoscopy?

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Posted on Wed, 14 Sep 2016
Question: I had a colonoscopy & afterward have arythmia, could the colonoscopy cause this?
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Following advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

Arrhythmia is a side effects of colonoscopy and is usually related to sedative drugs used during procedure. Another factor precipitating arrhythmia is bowel distension during procedure triggering arrhythmia.

I would like to suggest contacting your doctor and going for an ecg to check for arrhythmia.

Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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What Causes Arrhythmia After A Colonoscopy?

Brief Answer: Following advice Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you for asking! I read your query and understood your concerns. Arrhythmia is a side effects of colonoscopy and is usually related to sedative drugs used during procedure. Another factor precipitating arrhythmia is bowel distension during procedure triggering arrhythmia. I would like to suggest contacting your doctor and going for an ecg to check for arrhythmia. Wish you health! Dr. Shehu