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After effects of colonoscopy in adults? |
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A colonoscopy usually takes anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes. The sedative will keep you from feeling much discomfort during the exam. You might feel some cramping or the bloating sensation of having gas after the procedure, but it usually stops quickly, usually within an hour. They like to keep you until the sedation wears off and monitor you for blood pressure.
Some people experience abdominal pain, slight fever, bloody bowel movements, dizziness, or weakness afterward. This is rare but if you have any of these side effects, contact your physician immediately.
Medications such as blood-thinners might have to be stopped for a short time after having your colonoscopy, especially if a biopsy was performed or polyps were removed. You may see traces of blood in your stool/feces for a day or so after your test. Full recovery by the next day is normal and expected and you often can return to your regular activities.
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