Question 1

can abdominal adhesions cause pain after colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: As the scope is advanced and air placed in the colon some degree of stretch and distortion can occur putting tension and possibly tearing adhesions in the abdominal cavity. These can cause pain and even potentially bleeding.If you are having pain especially with a fever or nausea, please call your endoscopist and discuss with them. They need to be aware to determine if a complication has occured.

Question 2

hi are signs of bulimia clear on a colonoscopy  or indeed what scars or adhesions wud it cause?

Accepted Answer

Vomiting: Bulimia is a psychological disorder where a person, often a young woman, causes herself to vomit, and often after eating. It requires medical treatment, often by a psychologist. Bulimia has nothing to do with the colon, which is the lowest end of the digestive tract.  Vomiting may damage the upper end of the digestive tract, the esophagus.

Question 3

can a colonoscopy diagnose a partial large bowel obstruction caused by abdominal adhesions?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Adhesions occur from pror surgery. Was there past surgery? External adhesions would be rare to cause colon obstruction. If there was prior colon surgery, then surgical site anastomosis narrowing or scarring would be visible at colonoscopy.

Question 4

shredded poop and water after 5 days of laculose 30 ml 2x day. colonoscopy tomorrow. dangerous to prep if rectum blocked or adhesions from prior surgery?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy: It sounds like you are already prepped as lactulose is a potent osmotic laxative and based on stool characteristics.Cannot comment on the possibility of a partial obstruction or structure with limited information. Would suggest calling the office of the doc performing procedure asking for further directions as they likely have access to your detailed medical history.

Question 5

experiencing pain in the extreme lower left quadrant .  laying flat = very light pain; standing, moving = hard pain.  recent colonoscopy and upper edg - nothing significant.  six gut surgeries - peritonitis, blockage, resection w/ resultant adhesions, etc

Accepted Answer

Complicated case: With those numbers of operations you are a complicated case - but sounds like a hernia, if it is chronic over the past while. Have a surgeon check you.

Question 6

had right ovary removal and uterine abasion a year ago- now , lower left pain cyst 1.7 on this ovary and no history of endo.  had colonoscopy.- normal.  do have ibs but this pain is different.  could this be complications of  ablasion or could adhesions b

Accepted Answer

Could be adhesions: It is always a possibili when surgery has been done. If you are still having some issues, your should see your physician.  There are other causes of pain, especially in the lower left part of the abdomen.

Question 7

im having a colonscopy on friday due to bowel habit change. i have adhesions from 2 c-sections. will this cause any problems?

Accepted Answer

Should not: This should not cause any problems.Just let your Gastro know so he is aware.

Question 8

what is a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Look inside colon: You are sedated (very sleepy, but still breathing on your own).  The endoscopist places an instrument through your anus and then passes it into the colon to carefully exam the colon for polyps, cancer, etc.  If any abnormalities are found a biopsy may be done. Typically, it is painless - the only bother is cleaning out your bowels beforehand and even that's not so bad.

Question 9

do colonoscopies hurt?

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No: Colonoscopy is usually performed with some form of sedation and if done correctly you should not feel anything or remember anything.

Question 10

what is a colonoscopy like?

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A simple test: After appropriate colon preparation at home, arrive at the endoscopy center, change into a gown & IV is inserted. Once in the procedure room, final consent is obtained, IV sedation is given (there are options here--some patients choose no sedation, others want to be "out cold"), & a thin flexible tube with video camera is inserted per rectum & advanced, taking pictures, biopsies, & therapeutics.

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Shredded poop and water after 5 days of laculose 30 ml 2x day. colonoscopy tomorrow. dangerous to prep if rectum blocked or adhesions from prior surgery?

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Experiencing pain in the extreme lower left quadrant . laying flat = very light pain; standing, moving = hard pain. recent colonoscopy and upper edg - nothing significant. six gut surgeries - peritonitis, blockage, resection w/ resultant adhesions, etc

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Had right ovary removal and uterine abasion a year ago- now , lower left pain cyst 1.7 on this ovary and no history of endo. had colonoscopy.- normal. do have ibs but this pain is different. could this be complications of ablasion or could adhesions b

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Im having a colonscopy on friday due to bowel habit change. i have adhesions from 2 c-sections. will this cause any problems?

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