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Had an endoscopy with colonoscopy 3 weeks ago. several biopsies. i have began having extreme body aches right upper ab pain and fever. could be a complication this long after?

Q: had an endoscopy with colonoscopy 3 weeks ago. several biopsies. i have began having extreme body aches right upper ab pain and fever. could be a complication this long after?

: Inadvertent puncture or penetration through the wall of the intestine during colonoscopy and biopsies may cause infection. See the physician who performed the colonoscopy for evaluation and possible treatment.

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Inadvertent puncture or penetration through the wall of the intestine during colonoscopy and biopsies may cause infection. See the physician who performed the colonoscopy for evaluation and possible treatment.

Answered 5/9/2022

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Had an endoscopy with colonoscopy 3 weeks ago. several biopsies. i have began having extreme body aches right upper ab pain and fever. could be a complication this long after?

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