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How Long After Normal Bowel Movements Starts Post Colon Cleansing?

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Posted on Fri, 23 May 2014
Question: How long after colon cleansing (GoLytely) for twisted bowel, colonoscomy untwisted it, surgery cancelled )should normal BMs start.
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Answered by Dr. Ashish Verma (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
2-3 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If you have started taking normal solid foods, then your bowel movements should get normal in 2-3 days, as that is the time needed for the food to reach the colon.

Hope, I have been helpful.

Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
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How Long After Normal Bowel Movements Starts Post Colon Cleansing?

Brief Answer: 2-3 days Detailed Answer: Hi, If you have started taking normal solid foods, then your bowel movements should get normal in 2-3 days, as that is the time needed for the food to reach the colon. Hope, I have been helpful. Regards Dr. Ashish Verma