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Do you get pain meds after a colonoscopy?

I will have a colonoscopy for colon cancer. Do you get pain meds after a colonoscopy?

7 Answers

No
No pain meds are required, the discomfort is minimal, typically associated with some bloating. Best of luck!
You should not have much pain after colonoscopy.


No need if no complications.
After colonoscopy, no.
No, for a routine colonoscopy, pain meds are not needed after the procedure.
Your doctor will advise, it depends on the extent of what is done in the colonoscopy.