Girish Rao Girish Rao Asked 4 months ago

What to do for stomach pain after colonoscopy?

My colonoscopy was yesterday, and I've been having some stomach pain since then. It's not severe, but it's there. Is this normal, and what can I do for it?

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Rohan Bhatia Rohan Bhatia Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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Stomach pain after a colonoscopy can be normal due to gas, but it can also indicate complications, which happened to a friend of mine. She had severe pain and needed to go back to the hospital. While gentle walking helps with gas, if the pain is severe, persistent, or accompanied by fever/bleeding, please contact your doctor or the hospital immediately. Don't take chances.

Pooja Patil Pooja Patil Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Ayyoo, colonoscopy ke baad stomach pain ho raha hai kya? It's often because of the gas, ho na? Try to walk slowly around the house, that helps to release the gas. And drink warm water. But if the pain is very much, or you have fever, then you must call your doctor immediately. Haan na, don't ignore it.

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Meena Devi Meena Devi Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Stomach pain after colonoscopy is common due to the air they pump in. I've heard walking around your house gently helps release the trapped gas. Drinking peppermint tea or ginger tea might also soothe your stomach. A warm compress can also provide some relief. But if the pain is severe or doesn't subside, definitely call your doctor right away, as it could be something else.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh, stomach pain after a colonoscopy sounds pretty scary. I always thought colonoscopies were just the prep being bad, not the aftermath. Is the pain mostly from gas, or can it be more serious? And how long does it usually last? Just trying to understand more about it.

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Asha Sharma Asha Sharma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Namaste! Stomach pain after a colonoscopy is quite common, usually due to the air introduced during the procedure. The best thing is to walk around gently at home, even for short periods, to help pass the gas. Sipping warm, clear liquids can also provide comfort. However, if the pain is severe, you have fever, or blood in your stool, you must contact your doctor immediately. Better to be safe.

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