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I had a colonoscopy yesterday afternoon and at about 10 pm llast night i started getting severe burning in my upper stomach area. i did have one polyp removed the doctor said. ive taken antacids and tried everything to stop the burning but still hur?

Q: i had a colonoscopy yesterday afternoon and at about 10 pm llast night i started getting severe burning in my upper stomach area. i did have one polyp removed the doctor said. ive taken antacids and tried everything to stop the burning but still hur?

: I have a hard time linking a procedure on the final 2 feet of bowel with the stomach. There is about 25 feet or more of gut between the two sites. I suggest you contact your doc for guidance. It s likely a separate issue but deserves attention.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

I have a hard time linking a procedure on the final 2 feet of bowel with the stomach. There is about 25 feet or more of gut between the two sites. I suggest you contact your doc for guidance. It s likely a separate issue but deserves attention.

Dr Ungerleider agreed

Answered 9/2/2022

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A member asked:

I had a colonoscopy yesterday afternoon and at about 10 pm llast night i started getting severe burning in my upper stomach area. i did have one polyp removed the doctor said. ive taken antacids and tried everything to stop the burning but still hur?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Ungerleider agreed

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