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Is it normal to have diarrhea bouts every few days after a colonoscopy? had onecdone a week ago today, please advise.
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Post colonoscopy: Changes in bowel habits have been known to occur after the colon cleansing and the colonoscopy itself but bowel function usually normalizes after a few weeks. If not consult your gastroenterologist who may order stool cultures, probiotics and recommend dietary changes.
Answered 7/23/2018
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