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What Causes Severe Bloating And Pain In Stomach Post Colonoscopy?

I have severe bloating and pain in my stomach after I eat or drink anything. I wake in the morning and have a flat stomach then the rest of the day there s bloating and pain, the bloating is extremely noticeable it makes my stomach look distended and does not fit the rest of my body. I had a colonoscopy a few weeks ago and all was good.
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe bloating and pain in stomach post colonoscopy . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are due to colonoscopy as its complication . They are considered if it happen in few hours after colonoscopy . But in your case symptoms has been there far one week . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , omeprazole and antacid . For now drink warm water thrice a daya , take light walk and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Bloating And Pain In Stomach Post Colonoscopy?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe bloating and pain in stomach post colonoscopy . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are due to colonoscopy as its complication . They are considered if it happen in few hours after colonoscopy . But in your case symptoms has been there far one week . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , omeprazole and antacid . For now drink warm water thrice a daya , take light walk and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari