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I had a colonoscopy 5 days ago. i have ulcerative colitis but now my stomach hurts worse and i have more bleeding than normal. suggestions?
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No unusual: the Colonoscopy "stirs" up the bowel..the endoscopiswt puts air into the bowel to be able to see the inside properly!...If the bleeding continues NOTIFY YOUR Gastroenterologist! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 10/1/2016
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