Question 1

is it true that some people get colonoscopies, just to lose weight or get them because they can't go poop for a while..?

Accepted Answer

Not to lose weight: I am not aware of colonoscopies being performed for weight loss purposes. However worsening constipation in the right clinical context is an indication for diagnostic colonoscopy.

Question 2

sometimes i get urge to go poop. i sit & it kind of goes away, i push abit to see if i can produce anything and the tiniest amount of mucus comes out into the toilet. i had 2 negative fit test.don't want a colonoscopy but do you think it is needed?

Accepted Answer

: You may be merely experiencing heightened rectal sensitivity but instead of a colonoscopy you could consult a colorectal surgeon or proctologist  who could perform a simple proctoscopy in the office.  The prep is only a fleets enema the night before.  In this way you'll have peace of.mind.

Question 3

is it normle to have more poops after a colonoscopy...

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as they are not bloody, or tarry. The gas that is pumped into your large intestines can cause you to have more bowel movements the day or two after the colonoscopy. If you are having any pain, other abdominal changes, consult your GI doc as soon as possible. Hope that helps!

Question 4

how soon after a colonoscopy do you poop?

Accepted Answer

See below: Usuall within 24 to36 hrs.

Question 5

why do i have black poop after colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Could be bleeding...: Black poop after colonoscopy may reflect blood in your stool, especially after having polyps removed during the procedure.  Other causes could relate to your preparation used to clean out your colon, or entirely unrelated issues such as bismuth medication or even blood from your upper GI tract.  This symptom should be reported to your surgeon promptly.

Question 6

when your colonoscopy is finished when will i poop?

Accepted Answer

Anytime you're ready: Before a colonoscopy is done, the colon is cleaned throughly by lots of laxatives. So you should not have any stool left in the colon (best case scenario). If there is stool left, it is much harder to do a good colonoscpy. Once the procedure is finished, you can poop any time you are ready.

Question 7

i have a colonoscopy today.i seem to be mostly cleaned out from the prep, but now i'm pooping clear liquid with small chunks in it.aminotcleanedoutenuf?

Accepted Answer

If you: Are seeing solid pieces off stool, could be a problem. Tell the nurses when you arrive. A few enemas might be able to salvage the prep and colonoscopy.

Question 8

im pooping but not a lot; just small pieces. i take miralax fairly regularly and was gonna try a suppository. should suppository help? i had a normal colonoscopy few years ago. thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Rather than taking Miralax or a suppository, you should initially consider increasing the amount of fiber in your diet and perhaps taking a fiber supplement such as Metamucil on a daily basis. Start out slow to avoid gassiness. Also it's a good idea to hydrate well, drinking more water. Good luck.

Question 9

what is the cause of always having a poop stain in my underwear colonoscopy was just done and that was clear

Accepted Answer

Pasty stool: That seeps out, a feeling of incomplete evacuation, difficult clean up and returning to the bathroom for a second or third bm within a few hours of initial bm, is a shortfall of 40-60 ounces of fluid for the previous 24-36 hours.

Question 10

i had a colonoscopy yesterday and was told i should poop in 2 days..it seems every time i eat or drink i have to poop now.  is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, it can be normal because of the fluid you had to drink before the colonoscopy.  This fluid cleans the inside of your colon by causing loose bowel movements.  It sounds like you still have some in your colon.  It should work its way out in a couple of days.

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Is it true that some people get colonoscopies, just to lose weight or get them because they can't go poop for a while..?

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Sometimes i get urge to go poop. i sit & it kind of goes away, i push abit to see if i can produce anything and the tiniest amount of mucus comes out into the toilet. i had 2 negative fit test.don't want a colonoscopy but do you think it is needed?

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Is it normle to have more poops after a colonoscopy...

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How soon after a colonoscopy do you poop?

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Why do i have black poop after colonoscopy?

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When your colonoscopy is finished when will i poop?

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I have a colonoscopy today.i seem to be mostly cleaned out from the prep, but now i'm pooping clear liquid with small chunks in it.aminotcleanedoutenuf?

A member asked:

Im pooping but not a lot; just small pieces. i take miralax fairly regularly and was gonna try a suppository. should suppository help? i had a normal colonoscopy few years ago. thanks?

A member asked:

What is the cause of always having a poop stain in my underwear colonoscopy was just done and that was clear

A member asked:

I had a colonoscopy yesterday and was told i should poop in 2 days..it seems every time i eat or drink i have to poop now. is this normal?

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