Diarrhea after colonoscopy

[patientx]

Has anyone experienced constant diarrhea after a colonoscopy? I had a colonsoscopy peformed yesterday, with a prep of Dulcolax and Phospho-Soda. Continue to have diarrhea (still only drinking clear liquids) that I assume is still from the effects of the laxatives.  The doctor and nurses tell me not to worry, the diarrhea will pass, but they've been saying this for two days. Any advice?

Also, anyone out there have Crohn's disease affecting the small intestine?  If so, how was it diagnosed? My colonscopy was done for possible IBD. The pictures of the colon showed no inflammation, and a biospy of some areas are being done. If the biopsies come back negative, the GI wants to do the small pill camera test to rule out Crohn's in the small intestine. He says this is the only way to check the small bowel. Is he right?

Thanks for any responses.

[Idab]

Hi, I had diarrhea for about 48 hrs after my colonoscopy - but it did subside.  Not sure about the small pill camera, but the coloscopy & gastroscopy do not reach the small bowel, therefore his suggestion of the the small pill story.  I had a small bowel berium meal x-ray (15 x-rays over 3 hrs) - this was to rule out crohns in the small intestine.  I think this is similar to the procedure your doc is suggesting.  Hope this helps.

[jazz2006]

I had surgery 1/22/07 and i cramp, diarrhea, and i cant eat without getting sick. Please help!

[prof1956]

I had a colonoscopy on August 8 and have had consistent diarreah for the past 10 days.  I will see the doctor this week.

[Tylenol123]

Mother had Colonoscopy done 2 years ago and diarrhea still going on after eating something. What is wrong. Give her diarrhea medicine but still going on. Now she is in the United States What should I do for her. Goes 4 times a day.