The physician will review the reports. After the procedure you may have some mild cramping or bloating because of air inserted during the test. 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.