After a colonoscopy examination, temporary pain that is not uncommon may occur. These ailments largely depend on the sensitivity of the patient himself, but also on the degree of difficulty of the examination - whether any procedures were performed during the examination and whether a lot of air was introduced.
Air introduced duringcolonoscopyis necessary to visualize the entire intestinal lumen and any pathological changes. It is this air that can cause bloating, gas, and abdominal pain for up to several hoursafter colonoscopy . The amount of air introduced depends on several things, for example, the degree of preparation for the test, i.e. cleaning the intestine. For example, more air is introduced during polypectomy, that is, when polyps are removed from the large intestine. The endoscopist takes this air with the apparatus when withdrawing the apparatus, and with time it escapes (gases) and is also absorbed. After the examination, the patient should use the toilet, where he will be able to sit on the toilet and assuming a stool position, it will facilitate the expulsion of air from the intestines to the outside.
Bloating after colonoscopy
Sometimes, when abdominal distension persists after colonoscopy and the air is very distracting, orally, antispasmodics and bloating relieving agents are administered, eg No-Spa, Espumisan, Ulgix Bloating. If the pharmacology fails, it is placed in the supine position, on the side, a rectal tube (a thin rubber, silicone tube), which opens the anal sphincters and thus stimulates the evacuation of residual gases. The canoe is gently introduced to a depth of 4-5 cm and remains there for 15 to 30 minutes.
Bowel irritation after colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is an invasive test that may irritate the intestine. The reaction to this condition may be the development of diarrhea that persists for up to several days after the examination. Loose stools may also be related to the action of the laxative used to prepare for the test, eg Fortrans. In this case, you should take a medicine to stop diarrhea, such as Loperamide, and drink plenty of fluids.
Symptoms of serious complications
When the above-mentioned symptoms are very severe, they do not decrease and last for several days after the examination, or other symptoms appeardisturbing symptoms such as: rectal bleeding in the amount of more than half a cup; abdominal pain; blood in or on the stool; lack of peristalsis; hard, tense belly; high fever; please consult your doctor. It is impossible to overlook the serious complications after colonoscopy. They occur especially during surgical colonoscopies, i.e. polypectomy, widening of narrowing in the intestine, etc.