Bleeding and colonoscopy

2024-05-30 15:56:13
Is it possible that after colonoscopy I had normal stools for 3 days but on 4th day I noticed bright red blood in toilet after passing stools?
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What was the indication for colonoscopy? Bright red blood indicates a lower GI bleed, it is unlikely to happen after simple diagnostic colonoscopy unless some intervention has been done
Next Steps
Revisit the Gastroenterologist who has done the procedure
Health Tips
Do not neglect bleeds post procedure

Answered2024-05-31 14:02:06

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