A 34-year-old member asked:
How long after a colonoscopy should you can expect to have a normal bowel movement?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
General Surgery 46 years experience
Two or three: Days. If you don't return to normal after that, consult your GI specialist. I hope they didn't find anything serious up there.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Similar questions
A 39-year-old member asked:
Is it normal to have white in first bowel movement after a colonoscopy?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Stephen Lloydanswered
47 years experience
Yes: Often after the colonoscopy, there is a little bit of mucous. As long as you are not having pain, it should resolve.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
How long after a colonoscopy should I expect to have a bowel movement?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Fidias De Leonanswered
Nuclear Medicine 22 years experience
Few days: Your colon was empty in preperation for the colonoscopy, therefore it would take a few days to have a bowel movement.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
When should I expect my 1st bowel movement after a colonoscopy?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jason Hemminganswered
Gastroenterology 18 years experience
Depends: Usually in 1-2 days.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Is it normal not to have a bowel movement now for four days after colonoscopy?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. You Sung Sanganswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 32 years experience
Yes: With some patients due to slow transit, the colon may not fill up significantly enough to ellicit a bowel movement. As long as there is no pain associated with this, this can be regarded as normal.
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Is it normal to have bleeding after a colonoscopy that's not related to a bowel movement?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
General Surgery 46 years experience
Probably some: Irritation at the anal opening. If it persists, report to your GI specialist who did the colonoscopy. I hope he didn't find anything serious up there during the procedure.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated May 7, 2018
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.