This will disappear after passing gas. Activity and eating will aid this. Normally you will be able to resume regular activities after leaving the physician s office. Flexible sigmoidoscopy is generally safe procedure. Possible complications may include a tear in the bowel wall or bleeding if biopsies are taken.
Complications are rare but can happen.
It is important for you to recognize early signs of a problem. Contact your physician immediately if you have severe abdominal pain , severe swelling of the abdomen, chills, fever, or rectal bleeding of more than one-half cup. A small amount of rectal bleeding may occur after biopsy or polyp removal. If you are having this test done as a screening procedure, many insurance companies will not cover the cost. Please check with your insurance provider before the date of your procedure regarding coverage.