Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Are you tired after a colonoscopy?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: But you wake up quickly. You should plan on an easy day. No driving etc.
Answered 5/11/2017
4.8k views
Thank
Sedated.: Most people who get colonoscopies are given conscious sedation to put them to sleep so that they tolerate the procedure better. In many people the effect of this can last for several hours after the procedure is done, so they feel tired for most of the day.
Answered 8/2/2019
2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Fatigue, right and back pain, irregular bowels. Colonoscopy normal apart from mid section inflammation, US + bloods normal incl. celiac test. Advice?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
It''s the day after my colonoscopy, about 24 hours and I'm still feeling drowsy and tired with some stomach pain. is this normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Have had colonoscopy/endoscopy,ct,bloodtests etc- for what reason am I getting so tired EVERYTIME after I eat? Immune disease?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it safe to get a colonoscopy when sick with something that makes you very tired, upset stomach whenever eating, and feeling feverish but no fever?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
34yrs.since 3-4 weeks I have lot of gas in stomach and dryness and foul smelling fart. No weight loss or tiredness. Motion normal. I have ibs but this has never happened before. Does it require Endo/colonoscopy.hot water/cumin seeds give temp relief?
I had my first colonoscopy yesterday morning around 9:00 a.m. Today I feel very tired. How long should this last?
Should i feel tired 2 days after colon colonoscopy?
After getting colonoscopy feel tired and lots of cramps doctors told me during it I had a high temper and went very pale why was this?
Had a colonoscopy two days ago and ever since then I have been feeling really weak and tired?Is this normal?Also legs have been feeling restless?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
