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Is it normal to be constipated after a colonoscopy?
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Common, often brief: After excessive cleasning/diarrhea from the colon-prep for colonoscopy, your intestine will try to to rest/recover. Some folks experience a "overshoot" effect after being cleansed out and so may end up having some constipitation for a brief period of time. If prolonged for over 1 wk or two, i suggest checking with doc. A bit of metamucil or benefiber may help. Good luck.
Answered 9/27/2020
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