After effects of colonoscopy in adults?

Answer 1

A colonoscopy usually takes anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes. The sedative will keep you from feeling much discomfort during the exam. You might feel some cramping or the bloating sensation of having gas after the procedure, but it usually stops quickly, usually within an hour. They like to keep you until the sedation wears off and monitor you for blood pressure.

Some people experience abdominal pain, slight fever, bloody bowel movements, dizziness, or weakness afterward. This is rare but if you have any of these side effects, contact your physician immediately. Medications such as blood-thinners might have to be stopped for a short time after having your colonoscopy, especially if a biopsy was performed or polyps were removed. You may see traces of blood in your stool/feces for a day or so after your test. Full recovery by the next day is normal and expected and you often can return to your regular activities.

Answer 2

I have just completed a Colonoscopy and the main after effects for me is feeling embarassed of being overly exposed to the doctor and nurses who carried out the procedure.Second I still have not been able to eat solid food even after two weeks my stomach feels as if it has shrunk and can't handle anything other soups and or liquids. I had no pain just some spotting after using the washroom.I have been advised to take medamucil and milk of magenesim daily by my doctors office which resulted in assisting me in maintaining bowel movements which was not happening prior to the colonoscopy. So overall,I will encourage people to proceed if you are not scared of showing you rear end.