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3 days after colonoscopy and i feel drained and have to keep going to the loo, also slightly nauseous, is that normal?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Effect of anesthetic: Could be a lingering effect of the anesthetic, to which some people can be exquisitely sensitive. You should revisit with the gastroenterologist to see if this is the case, of if anything else may be going on.

Answered 6/7/2016

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A member asked:

3 days after colonoscopy and i feel drained and have to keep going to the loo, also slightly nauseous, is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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