Instructions for After Colonoscopy

Address

825 W. Monroe Street #2 Grenada, MS 38901

Hours of Operation:

 Monday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Gastroenterology Associates of North
Mississippi, PA

    1208 Office Park Drive
    Oxford, MS 38655
Main Number: (662)234-9888 or Toll Free: (800)489-0988
     Main Fax:         (662) 281-8927

Oxford Annex
1210 Office Park Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
Main Number: (662)234-9888 or Toll Free: (800)489-0988

Grenada Office

825 W. Monroe Street #2
    Grenada, MS 38901
    Main Number: (662) 294-9888

Hours of Operation:

New Albany Office

 Multi-Specialty Clinic on the 5th floor of
Baptist Memorial Hospital – Union County
200 Hwy 30 W
    New Albany, MS 38652
    Main Number: (662) 234-9888

Hours of Operation:

Please contact us for our New Albany, MS office days and hours of operation at (662) 234-9888.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFTER COLONOSCOPY

  • You might notice a few drops of blood on your underwear, or you might see blood on the toilet paper after you use the bathroom.  This is caused by irritation to the bowel during the procedure and is not a problem.  However, if you have heavier bleeding or if the bleeding persists for 3 or more days after the procedure, contact our office.
  • You may feel gas or cramps for a few hours.  This is because air was introduced to the colon during the procedure.  You should start to expel gas before you leave the hospital.  However, if you have abdominal (stomach) pain or swelling, please call our office right away.
  • You may feel nauseated today.  This sometimes happens because of the medications that are used.  This should get better within a few hours.  If your nausea continues for more than 24 hours, contact our office.
  • Begin taking small sips of water and progress to solid foods gradually as you are feeling better.
  • Do not drive any motor vehicle or operate dangerous equipment.  Weakness and lack of coordination are the result of the medications that were administered during the procedure.
  • Do not conduct important business or sign any legal documents on the day of the procedure, since you may feel drowsy from the medications that were administered today.
  • If you have redness or swelling at site where medications were given, place a warm wet washcloth over the affected area for twenty minutes.  If the symptoms persist over two days, please contact our office.
  • Call our office if you develop fever greater than 101 degrees or chills during the next 48 hours.
  • Avoid heavy lifting or straining for one week.
  • Avoid straining when you move your bowels.

If you have any questions or any problems arise, please call our office at 800-489-0988 Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If we are unavailable, please call your Doctor’s Office.

Endoscopy Center of North Mississippi

1206 Office Park Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
Main Number: (662)236-1768 or Toll Free: (800)489-0988
Main Fax: 662-236-9898

Gastroenterology Associates & Endoscopy Center of North Mississippi

Gastroenterology Associates of North Mississippi - Grenada

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