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Have Constipation After Colonoscopy. Pain In Lower Left Abdomen. Will Colonoscopy Affect The Descendent Colon?
Question: I did have a colonoscopy 6 weeks ago. After colonoscopy I have a systematic constipation (I did not have that problem before). . But the main point, that some time ago I began to feel the pain in my left lower abdomen:
I feel a strong pain while even weak pushing in that zone.
What a cause of these colonoscopy affects in my descendent colon?
I feel a strong pain while even weak pushing in that zone.
What a cause of these colonoscopy affects in my descendent colon?
Brief Answer:
Could be due to diverticulitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.
The pain in the left lower abdomen could be due to diverticulitis. A CT scan of the abdomen may be done to confirm it.
Colonoscopy does not cause pain in the left lower abdomen after 6 weeks.
For diverticulitis you may have to take course of antibiotics.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
Could be due to diverticulitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.
The pain in the left lower abdomen could be due to diverticulitis. A CT scan of the abdomen may be done to confirm it.
Colonoscopy does not cause pain in the left lower abdomen after 6 weeks.
For diverticulitis you may have to take course of antibiotics.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
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