How long it takes for colonoscopy to return to normal is mainly related to the type of colonoscopy and the purpose of the examination, such as ordinary colonoscopy generally can return to normal about 1 hour after colonoscopy.
Enteroscopy is one of the commonly used methods to diagnose intestinal diseases, and it is one of the most specific and commonly used means to diagnose lower gastrointestinal diseases, and it is widely used for screening and follow-up of precancerous lesions and tumors in the lower gastrointestinal tract. Colonoscopy is safe, has a high success rate, and has no risk associated with anesthesia.
1. Ordinary colonoscopy: this examination is mainly a diagnostic examination to determine the cause of the disease in response to the symptoms, usually about one hour after the examination can be recovered, if the abdominal distension is not obvious, you can have normal activities.
2. Painless colonoscopy: painless colonoscopy requires injection of anesthesia drugs to achieve the effect of reducing the patient’s pain, after the examination, usually when the patient is fully awake, can return to normal, usually takes about 4 hours.
3. Therapeutic colonoscopy: this examination is mainly for diseases, through the colonoscopy at the same time for the treatment of intestinal lesions, such as intestinal polyp resection. Because of the existence of intestinal trauma, the recovery time is relatively long, according to the size of the trauma recovery time for 1-3 months, need to limit the diet, and at the same time avoid strenuous activities, so as not to cause intestinal bleeding.
If you have any discomfort such as abdominal pain or bloating after colonoscopy, it is recommended that you inform your doctor promptly.