Is it normal to lose 4 pounds after a painless colonoscopy?

Do painless colonoscopy after losing 4 pounds most of the normal, with the bowel preparation before the examination, if after a period of time still continue to reduce the need for vigilance.
1. Fecal discharge: Before painless colonoscopy, it is necessary to use laxatives such as compound electrolyte powder to prepare the intestines, and after a large amount of fecal discharge, the weight will be reduced to different degrees, especially for patients with obvious constipation, and the weight loss will be more obvious.
2. Change of dietary habits: three days before and after the colonoscopy, you need to have a small amount of meals, light diet, and some patients will reduce the amount of food after changing their dietary habits, and their weight will be reduced accordingly.
So most of the weight loss after painless colonoscopy is normal, don’t worry too much. However, if after a period of time, there is still persistent weight loss, accompanied by abdominal pain, bloating and other discomforts, it is necessary to pay attention to it and consult a doctor in time.