Sigmoidoscopy (cont.)
Medical Author:
Michael J Klevens, MD
Coauthor:
Jacob W Ufberg, MD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Thomas Rebbecchi, MD, FAAEM
IN THIS ARTICLEAfter the ProcedureAfter the procedure, you may experience mild abdominal cramping and gas as a result of the air that was placed in your intestine. Some people may have slight rectal bleeding due to minor irritation and trauma from the insertion of the sigmoidoscope. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Sigmoidoscopy
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