embarrassing question- post colonscopy - Digestive Disorders Message Board

frenchie77 · 09-05-2003, 01:56 PM

I had my colonoscopy on Tues afternoon, but now it is is Friday afternoon and I am still having really bad gas. Is this normal? I thought that is would only be temporary after they had to use air to get inside, but now I am not sure. Everyone that who has had a coloscopy said it usually doesn't last that long. Thanks for any replies.

hopetobepainfree · 10-05-2003, 10:20 PM

Frenchie,
Had mine done not too long ago. I was gassy for several days also. I hope your test came back okay. If you're still having problems and no answers, seek gallbladder tests.

Harry · 10-05-2003, 11:17 PM

It is not normal but it also depends on how much you eat so your GI tract fills up. As it fills --the air/gas will or should pass withno problem.

Many times just empting your entire sytem feels better for a few days.

actudan · 10-06-2003, 09:52 AM

I asked two coworkers who have had colonoscopies about their gas after the procedure. They both said the gas lasted about a day to a day and a half. But I think that it also has a lot to do with your system. Like Harry said, it may take a while to fill back up. When I had a brium enema x-ray done, I had diarrhea for 24 hours and bad gas for about two after that. Food just seemed to go right through me. As I was able to keep food in a little longer, the gas would settle. I would call your doc to let him know your concerns. He will probably just say that it can take awhile for some people but it wouldn't hurt to ask. Good luck!

Lovenoxsue · 10-07-2003, 10:17 AM

Everyone's system is different. In order for the colon to be viewed, they had to insert air as they advanced the tube (camera) in order to get a good view. The air moves "things" out of the way of the camera. The speed of gas being released from the body after the procedure varies from person to person.