Question 1

is it normal for my stomach to be bloated after a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Gas is there: During colonoscopy, gas is used to help inflate the colon to enable it to be advanced. Bloating from gas in the colon (also known as teh large intestine) is common.  The gas should be within your colon, which is in your abdomen. No gas is put into the stomach when doing lower endoscopy  = colonoscopy.

Question 2

i had a colonoscopy a week ago, still can't go to bathroom, feels like my stomach is so bloated?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Would need to know why did you have the colonoscopy? What were your symptoms before the colonoscopy? What were the results of your colonoscopy? This may be simple constipation ; need to drink more liquids and use a laxative. But I do not know your medical history, best is to contact your gastroenterologist or doctor who performed the colonoscopy to get instructions.

Question 3

had a colonoscopy done over a week ago. i have had 1 bm since and stomach hurts and is very hard and bloated. is this normal? i am 31 years old

Accepted Answer

Call your GI doctor: Not the usual.  Would see the doctor that did the colonoscopy for evalutation of this issue

Question 4

child has stomach pains, bloated stomach , high sed rate, dr ruled out constipation and colonoscopy and endoscopy ok. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Food intolerance: I'm sorry to hear about your child's troubles. Sometimes food intolerance ; allergies can cause discomfort. Common food allergies include dairy products as well as gluten which is very common ; difficult to avoid. Blood work can determine if she should undergo a very strict diet: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/gluten-free-diet/my01140.

Question 5

after longconstipation/blockage colonoscopy,taking citrucel but still bloated,sore stomach.what should my doc check next?is this damage that can heal?

Accepted Answer

Gut flora needs: to be balanced.  Consider seeing a nutritionist and taking a Probiotic. (Dr. Ohira brand is a good one.)  Stick w/your doc so any medical conditions can be identified or ruled out.  Possible food sensitivity.  Great Plains Laboratory in KS has a good lab test for that.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

i have had hypothyroidism. i got c. diff back in july & don't have anymore but still recovering. my stomach area is very bloated (protruding) & i can't stop burping & passing gas. do i have ulcer? how can i help? i got ct scan & colonoscopy = nothing

Accepted Answer

Bacterial overgrowth: You give the symptoms of bacterial overgrowth syndrome which is a form of irritable bowel syndrome. The cause of this is a prior intestinal infection of any kind. You need to test for bacterial overgrowth syndrome. Less likely to be an ulcer. Avoid gas producing foods like onions. Avoid spicy foods. Take lactobacillus in pill form daily. Other probiotics could worsen problem. Follow up with GI MD.

Question 7

i feel bloat my stomach for long yrs and i pass gas more than 100 time a day.i being tested by colonoscopy but nothing found on my li what shall i do?

Accepted Answer

Bloated: Bloating is usually a dietary issue, and often there is nothing grossly wrong on endoscopy.  I would try an elimination diet, usually bloating is related to some degree of wheat sensitivity. Also, trying a course of probiotics may help.

Question 8

it has been 2 months since i had my colonnoscopy and my stomach is still bloated. what can i do to get this air out? or what can i take for this?
t.y

Accepted Answer

Gentle diet: Some people benefit from a very gentle diet, possibly liquids only for a few days, that may help them pass any retained gas. A suppository might also help. See your surgeon.

Question 9

is it normal to get bloated after a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, usually air is insufflated during the colonoscopy in order to open up your colon. Air takes sometime to come back out, a few hours usually.

Question 10

i had a colonoscopy done on may 8 but i feel like my stomach is swollen and like my food doesn't pass thru is that normal or should i get checked

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Not normal: You should definitely have that checked out.

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Had a colonoscopy done over a week ago. i have had 1 bm since and stomach hurts and is very hard and bloated. is this normal? i am 31 years old

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Child has stomach pains, bloated stomach , high sed rate, dr ruled out constipation and colonoscopy and endoscopy ok. any suggestions?

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After longconstipation/blockage colonoscopy,taking citrucel but still bloated,sore stomach.what should my doc check next?is this damage that can heal?

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I have had hypothyroidism. i got c. diff back in july & don't have anymore but still recovering. my stomach area is very bloated (protruding) & i can't stop burping & passing gas. do i have ulcer? how can i help? i got ct scan & colonoscopy = nothing

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I feel bloat my stomach for long yrs and i pass gas more than 100 time a day.i being tested by colonoscopy but nothing found on my li what shall i do?

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It has been 2 months since i had my colonnoscopy and my stomach is still bloated. what can i do to get this air out? or what can i take for this? t.y

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Is it normal to get bloated after a colonoscopy?

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I had a colonoscopy done on may 8 but i feel like my stomach is swollen and like my food doesn't pass thru is that normal or should i get checked

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