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Is it normal to have some diarrhea after a colonoscopy?

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Yes: Before colonoscopy you have to drink plenty of laxatives to clense your bowel. Therefore, some of the liquid may still be in your colon even after the colonoscopy.

Dr Ho and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/21/2021

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Yes: There may be a lingering effect from the prep solution, but should stop in a day or two.

Answered 1/22/2021

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