When to Seek Medical Care

• You should feel comfortable calling your doctor if any unexpected symptoms occur. These symptoms include the following:
  
  
  • Persistent nausea
    
    
  • Persistent but minor bleeding
    
    
  • Ongoing bloating and abdominal discomfort
    
    
• If you have additional concerns, call the doctor’s office for advice and evaluation.
  
  
• Although minor symptoms, such as bloating, are common after this procedure, more serious symptoms should prompt you to seek urgent medical attention. You should call your physician and go directly to the emergency department if you experience any of the following:
  
  
  • Severe abdominal pain
    
    
  • Heavy bleeding from the anus
    
    
  • Fever
    
    
  • Vomiting

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