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

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

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!

Answered 3/20/2016

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Dr. D J answered

Common complaint: Most people return to the same bowel habits after a procedure like this but a few notice more frequent stooling. This should return to your baseline with resumption of a regular diet and activity. If you had an antibiotic for the procedure you may have diarrhea associated with that. If this doesn't resolve in a couple of weeks or if you have fever, bleeding or nighttime diarrhea, see your dr.

Answered 1/28/2014

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It can be: The cleanse reduces bacteria counts and that usually takes 2-3 days for the bacteria to return to normal. If you have more frequent pooping for more than 1 week after, you should speak to the physician who performed the exam.

Answered 10/10/2016

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Yes: It depends how clean the preparation was, whether one is still having the remaining effects of the medication used for the preparation.

Answered 7/15/2014

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