The lack of bowel movement after 4 days of colonoscopy may be related to underfeeding, slowing down of bowel movement, and imbalance of intestinal flora.
Before doing colonoscopy to carry out adequate intestinal preparation, through a thorough purging to empty the intestines, so, after colonoscopy if eating too little will appear 4 days or not defecation phenomenon.
In addition, the mechanical stimulation of the intestinal wall during colonoscopy may cause gastrointestinal dysfunction and slow down intestinal peristalsis, resulting in the phenomenon of not being able to have a bowel movement for several days.
In addition, the intestinal preparation before colonoscopy may cause intestinal flora imbalance, which may cause gastrointestinal dysfunction leading to the phenomenon of no bowel movement.
If the phenomenon of not having bowel movement even after 4 days of colonoscopy, it is necessary to go to regular hospitals in a timely manner to clarify the causes, and the doctor will issue individualized treatment plans according to the situation to avoid delaying the condition.