Question 1

how soon after a colonoscopy would you have symptoms if your colon was perforated?

Accepted Answer

Need to get checked: Usually a perforation is evident very early in recovery after the procedure, but occasionally if a polyp has been removed perforation can happen within a few days afterwards.  Bottom line is that if you are concerned or are having symptoms, you should definitely call your gastroenterologist's office, because the risks could be serious.

Question 2

my 81 yr old father 3 days post op for perforated bowel from colonoscopy, has not had bp meds since, bp is 174/64. is this acceptable?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP: His systolic is too high (the top number).  But on the other hand you don't want his pressure to go too low.  It may be the pain he is experiencing causing his top number to be so high.  A perforated bowel is no small event.  If the BP goes to low ischemia may occur as well.  I'm assuming he is still in hospital.  Just make the doctors aware which i'm sure they are.

Question 3

need unsedated colonoscopy?

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Easily can be done: Colonoscopy can usually be achieved with no sedation if the patient is willing and motivated.  Talk to your doctor to see if this is a good option for you.

Question 4

what is it like to have a colonoscopy?

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Not as bad :): It is probably not as bad as you may have heard. You are given sedation and for the most part of the study you are asleep. They introduce a camara through your rectum and look throughout your colon. It is over in 20 mins. Good luck!

Question 5

is there any risk involve in having a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Very safe: Modern colonoscopy is extremely safe. Complications are rare. Probably the most common complication is perforation, and it reportedly occurs in about one of every 1200 colonoscopies.  There are rare risks of bleeding and of a reaction to the sedation. Overall, they are extremely safe, and if you have a reason for needing one, don&#x27;t shy away.

Question 6

any pain from colonoscopy biopsy?

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No: It is a painless procedure.

Question 7

are you tired after a colonoscopy?

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Yes: But you wake up quickly. You should plan on an easy day. No driving etc.

Question 8

colonoscopy. can you eat red jello?

Accepted Answer

Avoid red/orange: The red jello leave a liquid that can be confused with fresh blood.  Better to avoid.  Other colors are fine.

Question 9

can colonoscopy prep make you sick?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The prep called GoLytly is polyethelyne glycol which when ingested causes an outpouring of body fluid into the GI tract which can lead to dehydration.  It is more important to have a bland diet without roughage several days before and use a Fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) to clean the distal colon.  A clean colon is the important issue and not the total use of oral meds to clean out the bowel.

Question 10

is leakage after colonoscopy normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, as long as it's liquid stool.  If there is any blood then that is not normal especially if you had a polyp removed or a biopsy.

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