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What Causes Severe Intestinal Gas After Colonoscopy?
It has been over 48 hours since my colonoscopy, and I still have a lot of gas. What can I do to relieve it? I also feel pain in my abdomen like someone is squeezing it very tightly. Any suggestions? I took liquid antacid with simethicone and then I chewed two Tums. I still feel awful!
Mon, 8 Oct 2018
Hi,
Feeling gas is due to the procedure. Continue taking antacid, Simethicone and Tums.
Avoid foods/drinks that would increase gas (like lentils, cauliflower, carrots, etc.)
Drink more water. Avoid carbonated drinks.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini,
General & Family Physician
Feeling gas is due to the procedure. Continue taking antacid, Simethicone and Tums.
Avoid foods/drinks that would increase gas (like lentils, cauliflower, carrots, etc.)
Drink more water. Avoid carbonated drinks.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini,
General & Family Physician
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