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I had a colonoscopy 10 day ago, no bm so took senna, it worked two days later. next two days, very small soft bm. two days now nothing. is this norm?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

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Colonoscopy: it is normal to have irregular bowel movements for several weeks after a colonoscopy. There is no need to take laxatives in this setting. Your best bet is to eat lots of healthy fruits and vegetables and cereals containing fiber, along with more fluid intake, and let your body reestablish your normal bowel patterns. Good luck.

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Answered 2/23/2016

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A member asked:

I had a colonoscopy 10 day ago, no bm so took senna, it worked two days later. next two days, very small soft bm. two days now nothing. is this norm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

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