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What Causes Back Pain Before Colonoscopy Procedure?

I started my diet for the colonoscopy on Sunday and continue Monday by the afternoon around 1:00 I started to get backache pain I still had the pain when I was about to get the procedure done . I told the doctor but she really didn t address it. Today is Thursday almost 1:00 in the morning, still the backache. What could be the cause of my backache. ? I ve tried several things for the pain nothing seems to work. I m not a backache sufferer. What can I do?
Tue, 25 Feb 2020
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Hello,

* The back pain before colonoscopy procedure is seemingly related to fluid electrolyte imbalance induced muscle cramps as that of low levels of sodium or potassium most likely.

As the colopac or peglac powder given for colonoscopy preparation causes the fluid and electrolyte loss from the small bowel as well.

Kindly get a basic lab report of complete hemogram with serum electrolytes to look into the matter for the best possible management ahead.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Back Pain Before Colonoscopy Procedure?

Hello, * The back pain before colonoscopy procedure is seemingly related to fluid electrolyte imbalance induced muscle cramps as that of low levels of sodium or potassium most likely. As the colopac or peglac powder given for colonoscopy preparation causes the fluid and electrolyte loss from the small bowel as well. Kindly get a basic lab report of complete hemogram with serum electrolytes to look into the matter for the best possible management ahead. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon