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I had a colonoscopy 4 days ago. yesterday i was uncomfortable, today i'm miserable. could it have caused a flare up of hemorrhoids? no prob for yrs

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Yes...: You can have problem with gas, perforation, infection also.

Answered 11/9/2020

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