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I had a colonoscopy on the 3rd July since then I have had severe dirreaahea

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Collins44
Collins44

Plus am in constant pain is this normal?

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  • sabrina94923
    sabrina94923 Collins44

    Posted

    Hi sorry to hear that.  I say no not normal - please do get checked out - Is there a number you can call at hospital for advice?  They gave me a mobile number for any queries
  • stella19032
    stella19032 Collins44

    Posted

    Not sure about the diarrhea but I was in agony for a week. Some endoscopists are rough. It will pass, don't worry too much, plus I'm sure I've read of other people with post colonoscopy diarrhea. If you are worried could you phone your endoscopy department? They are usually really helpful. 
  • babs49935
    babs49935 Collins44

    Posted

    The diorhea could be because the prep is so harsh. I would definitely give the hospital a call and tell them. The after care should be pretty good..

    Good luck

  • ian24184
    ian24184 Collins44

    Posted

    My GP told me that laxetive stuff is equivalnt to Domestos as its so strong. I had paid and diarrhea for over two weeks. If you have a lot of pain go back to your GP incase they caused a tear in your colon. Do you have any Blood in your diarrhea?

    My hospital was useless.

    • ian24184
      ian24184 Collins44

      Posted

      Go to your GP asap. I did complain to my hosptial as my diarreah started imediatiley after the colonoscopy. They gave me Coffee and Toast and that went through me. The reply back was the laxetive only remians in the body for 24 hours. Rubbish! Please Colin, go to your GP, he will check you over. I recomend those sachets to rehydrate you as well, any brand will do.
  • jenifer6
    jenifer6 Collins44

    Posted

    yes, i had this too.  later i was told that i had become Lactose Intolerant.

    then having M.R.I.

    only now aftr 1year and a half i am almost normal.  would never have

    another colonosopy

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