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What Causes Bloating In Upper Abdomen After Had Colonoscopy?
Hello - I had a colonoscopy in late January of this year, and my upper abdomen has been bloated ever since. Could this be related to the colonoscopy? Or perhaps the Prepopik preparation I drank the day prior? I am a 52 year old female, and this is my first colonoscopy.
Fri, 21 Feb 2014
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Colonoscopy has its effects one amongst which is gut motility compromise for some time. It takes a few weeks for the gut peristalsis to get back to normal. It is normal and self resolves.Keep the diet soft and bowel friendly.
Meanwhile some pro-kinetic would help the bloating like Metoclopromide.
Stay in touch with your gastroenterologist in case the problem persists.
Take care
Colonoscopy has its effects one amongst which is gut motility compromise for some time. It takes a few weeks for the gut peristalsis to get back to normal. It is normal and self resolves.Keep the diet soft and bowel friendly.
Meanwhile some pro-kinetic would help the bloating like Metoclopromide.
Stay in touch with your gastroenterologist in case the problem persists.
Take care
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