Trace of blood in bowel movement after colonoscopy

[ION]

Hi All,

  I just have a colonoscopy, and right after that, when I've my bowel movement trying to pass out gas being pump into my bowel during the procedure, I notice a small trace of blood in my stool, the color is pink. Is this normal, do I need to visit my doctor for this ???

ION

[az289]

A related discussion, bleeding after polypectomy was started.

[ION]

It seems better today, thanks anyway

ION

[eveningstar]

I think a very small amount of blood could be normal for two
or three days.  But as I said, it is a good idea to discuss this with your doctor.  Call your doctor on Monday and describe what is happening to you and they will advise you.  Did you get a sheet of paper explaining what to expect the next few days?

[ION]

Yes, biopsy was taken during the procedure.

How long do I expect the bleeding to stop ?? One day ??

[eveningstar]

I don't think you have anything to worry about but give your doctor's office a call and report this.  Was a biopsy done?  After my first colonoscopy in which two biopsies were performed, I had a trace amount of blood afterwards and they said that was normal.