After doing colonoscopy stomach flatulence, usually 24 hours can be recovered.
When doing colonoscopy, in order to facilitate the observation of the intestinal mucosa, the process will be injected into the intestinal tract, the intestinal mucosa will be propped up, so as to facilitate the observation, not easy to miss the lesions.
After the colonoscopy, the patient experiences abdominal distension, which is caused by the gas in the intestinal lumen not being completely discharged, and can usually return to normal within 24 hours. Due to different personal constitution, such as old and weak, gastrointestinal tract peristalsis slower patients, may be bloated for a longer time, you can use your hands to massage the abdomen, appropriate activities or squatting toilets, to promote the discharge of the gas inside, but also can be enema or anal tube exhaust.
If after the colonoscopy stomach bloating obvious, and continue to get no relief, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, improve the relevant examination, under the guidance of the physician to receive standardized treatment.