Suggest Ways To Manage Possible Constipation After A Colon Cleansing Procedure

Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2015

Question: I had a colonoscopy on FEB.24, they found several small polyps and 1 of 1.5 cm, all were removed. After 35 hours I hemorhraged and was admitted in the hospital, got another colon cleansing and colonoscopy again to clip the bleeding spot. I lost a lot of blood and was released after my hemoglobin got up to 9.9. Now I am worried about not having bowel movement, what shall I take, Can I start some Miralax?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

I would like to have some more information before I can assist you.

1. When did you have your last bowel movement?
2. Are you passing flatus?
3. Is your abdomen distended?
4. Did you have a bowel movement after clips were applied?

Get back to me with these information.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 hours later)

Q.1 - last bowel movement on feb.26 after colon cleaning. The clips were applied on the same day.

Q.2 - I am passing some gas

Q.3 - no

Q.4 - no bowel movement since feb.26, exept passing gas

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can wait for a day or two

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.

Since you are passing gas and there is no abdominal distension, there is no need to worry.
Since it is only two days since the last bowel movement, you can wait for a day or two to get a bowel movement.
You can take high fiber diet and drink enough fluids to facilitate bowel movements.

There is no harm however in taking miralax.

I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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