Vancouver, WA
A 40-year-old female asked:
Having a colonoscopy because of stomach pain. doing prep which is causing my stomach to hurt even more, is that normal? pain is around appendix area.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Alvin Steinanswered
Pain Management 61 years experience
May be normal: Thge prep may be highlighting the painful area by stimulating it from inside the gut.
The colonoscopy should find the problem.
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Last updated Mar 26, 2013
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