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Two-days post colonoscopy and still very bloated and no appetite. long, tortuous colon so is this normal?

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Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

May be: Depends.....it should be better by now. Some may need time. Some times improper instrument cleaning can introduce/cause infection. If bx/resection ofpolyp is done it may contribute.

Answered 10/26/2018

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A member asked:

Two-days post colonoscopy and still very bloated and no appetite. long, tortuous colon so is this normal?

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Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

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