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sharp pains in right side following colonoscopy with polyp removal and biopsy

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anna41347
anna41347

Hello there, it would be great if someone could tell me if it is normal to get some sharp twinges after a colonoscopy? I had 2 polyps removed and a biopsy on another one and felt a bit rough afterwards, but not too bad. I had it done on Thursday and yesterday (Saturday) I started to get sharp pains a bit like a kidney stone on the right side and it has continued all night and this morning. No fever present and no blood in stool - normal bowel movements. Any advice would be great as I am  not sure if I need to take myself to A&E today. Unfortunately, I was more active than I wanted to be after the colonoscopy, but I didn't have an option to rest. Thanks in advance to anyone who has advice! 

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  • adam98194
    adam98194 anna41347

    Posted

    Hi Anna

    I had 12 biopsies taken during my colonoscopy and I defintiely had some regional pain afterwards. In fact I didn't sleep for three nights after. Maybe not sharp stabbing pains as you describe, although thinking back there may have been some. But if you are in any doubt, go to A & E - but if you can cope with another day you could always go to your GP tomorrow. If there's no bleeding and everything else seems fine, that's a good sign. So yes, some of us do have pain afterwards. 

    • anna41347
      anna41347 adam98194

      Posted

      Hi Adam, thanks for your reply - much appreciated smile I think I'll hold out now until tomorrow, unless it gets worse. Have a nice Sunday 
  • etheremail
    etheremail anna41347

    Posted

    It isn't unusual to get some odd feelings after polyp removal and biopsy. If the pain is continuous and/or severe then I would go to A and E now. If it is neither then I would wait to speak to the colonoscopy unit on Monday, if it hasn't gone or become much less by then.
    • anna41347
      anna41347 etheremail

      Posted

      Thanks very much for the advice.. i'm going to hold out unless things get worse. It's definitely not severe, just short sharp jabs and then back to normal and i can function again. Thanks again and have a lovely Sunday 
  • babs49935
    babs49935 anna41347

    Posted

    If you're worried you could always just ring the outpatients tomorrow and just  ask their advice 
    • anna41347
      anna41347 babs49935

      Posted

      Thanks babs. things have improved a bit throughout the day..
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