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I had constipation and i decided to go for a colonoscopy ,ever since i did it have been feeling abdominal discomforts at times with no pain and a little bit of fatigue and feeling ill .can the colonoscopy be the cause ?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Colonoscopy: Please continue to see your doctor. The prep for a scope can through off the flora in the gut and cause GI symptoms. Ask doc about taking a good probiotic and eating some fermented foods such as sauer kraut. Peace and good health.

Answered 3/3/2018

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A member asked:

I had constipation and i decided to go for a colonoscopy ,ever since i did it have been feeling abdominal discomforts at times with no pain and a little bit of fatigue and feeling ill .can the colonoscopy be the cause ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

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