Post Colonoscopy and Polyp Removal Pain

Hello. Yesterday, I underwent a colonoscopy with gas and air which I still found uncomfortable. After the procedure was over I felt fine for about 3 hours then I developed chills, followed by a fever and right side abdominal pain.. I took paracetomol and went to bed for a couple of hours. The pain didn't subside and I had a very uncomfortable night with sweating and right side abdominal pain. The pain is still quite bad today, though the fever seems to have gone. Should I be worried or is this pain normal? I had one polyp removed piece-meal and one removed by cold snare, as well as a series of biopsies taken. Thanks in advance for any comments / info. George

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  • Hello George and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I'm sorry about the pain you've been experiencing since you had your colonoscopy, although I'm glad to hear your fever has abated.

    Our cancer nurses work between 9a.m - 5p.m so they won't see your post until tomorrow, but if you're worried or the pain gets worse this evening, you can get medical advice from the NHS on 111.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hello George and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I'm sorry about the pain you've been experiencing since you had your colonoscopy, although I'm glad to hear your fever has abated.

    Our cancer nurses work between 9a.m - 5p.m so they won't see your post until tomorrow, but if you're worried or the pain gets worse this evening, you can get medical advice from the NHS on 111.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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