Pain after colonoscopy?

[Riley]

I had a colonoscopy last week, they tried to do a balloon dilation in my ileum but could not get through. Since then I've had pain in my lower right side and right across my lower abdomen whenever I stand up and start to move around. If I'm sitting or laying down it's fine. And once I'm up and moving it goes away after a few minutes. Has anyone experienced this? I haven't had this before despite a number of procedures.....my doctor is on vacation of course and I have no one to ask. Thanks!

 

[valleysangel92]

Hey Riley

When I had my colonoscopy last year I had some pain on movement for about two weeks after the procedure. We think this was because I had a stricture which they attempted to push their way through and it might be a simular thing with you. If you have an IBD nurse you can contact you might want to give them a call just to check things. Heat might give you some relief from the pain. If it gets any worse I would advise getting it checked out just as a precaution.

 

[jimcon24]

I would get it checked out. I had a colonoscopy a couple of months ago and experienced some discomfort afterwards, it went away but 4 days later I had an intestinal bleed which was subsequenly found to be due to a perforated bowel caused by the colonoscopy. This would be worst case scenario. I had to have blood transfusions and surgery because of it. As I said that would be worst case scenario. Listen to your body, if the pain stays and it doesn't feel right go to the hosppital that did the colonoscopy.

 

[afidz]

Have your bowel habits changed since the procedure? Obviously if they couldn't get the balloon through there is a stricture or scar tissue, it could just be irritated from them trying to do the procedure. I would get it checked out if you can. I think you would know right away or shortly after if you had a perforation, they are very painful and can lead to serious infection. Have you taken your temp recently?

 

[jimcon24]

Have your bowel habits changed since the procedure? Obviously if they couldn't get the balloon through there is a stricture or scar tissue, it could just be irritated from them trying to do the procedure. I would get it checked out if you can. I think you would know right away or shortly after if you had a perforation, they are very painful and can lead to serious infection. Have you taken your temp recently?

I had a perforated bowel and I didn't know straight away. It took four days until I was passing blood and even then there was no pain. If in doubt seek medical advice.

 

[afidz]

In my experience I knew the second I woke up. But everyone is different

 

[Cat-a-Tonic]

In addition to what everyone else has said, if your doctors determine the pain is not caused by a perforation or by the stricture being irritated, it's possible the pain is from the biopsies they took during the scope. They are taking a chunk of flesh out of you each time they biopsy, and once the pain meds wear off from the scope, it can really hurt! I had an upper endoscopy last November, and I could pinpoint for you the spot where they took a biopsy from my stomach. I'm not sure if stomach acid got into the wound and exacerbated it or what, but it was pretty painful for about a week. Just another thought as to what could be causing the pain.

 

[jimcon24]

It was the biopsy that caused my perforation. It took 4 days before I saw obvious signs of blood. If in doubt I really do recommend a visit to the doctor.

 

[Riley]

Sorry for the late reply!! I'm totally recovered now, thanks for all the advice and support!! :hug:

Love this forum!!!