“Is it normal to bleed after a colonoscopy?”
I had a colonoscopy. After the procedure I have bleeding. Is it normal to bleed after a colonoscopy?
3 Answers
If they took biopsies and removed polyps, some bleeding is to be expected. Heavy, bright red blood should raise concern, and would be a reason to contact your doctor.
Sometimes, especially if a polypectomy was performed.
It is normal to pass a small amount of bleeding (once or twice) if biopsies are taken. A large amount of persistent bleeding (multiple episodes) after a colonoscopy is not normal.
