How Long Does Recovery Take After A Sigmoidoscopy?

Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2016

Question: Hi,

I had a sigmoidoscopy over 6 weeks ago, i had a polyp removed from the lower part of my colon. Ive had a pinching feeling from the site where they took the polyp and some pain. My stolls are quite flat, i have been examined since the procedure by a doctor who felt for swelling, but no swelling was found. The polyp was a sessile polyp and they struggled to remove it for a while. How long will this feeling last and is it normal? Many thanks

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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It's probably in your mind

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you.
I need the following details.
Can you describe the pain.
Is there blood in stools.
Does it happen when you are sleeping.
Dies it happen when you are bust with something.
Please inform the details for further information.
Best of luck. Dr Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (6 hours later)

The pain is a pinching feeling, sometimes shooting pain, i have had no blood in my stools. It does not wake me up. It did feel like it had got better for three days, but then came back after i drank some wine. What do you mean by bust?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Clarify

Detailed Answer:
u meant busy, not bust.
does it seem to be absent when you are busy. ?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (45 minutes later)

No, i dont know if its related but my right kidney seems to be hurting today as well, i have taken a picture of my stools if you need to see?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs a test

Detailed Answer:
You need to get the stool tested for occult blood.
I think the possibility of a mild persistent bleeding is possible which is causing the symptoms.
Please inform the result for further advice.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar