Is it normal to experience severe lower backache after a colonoscopy?
Patient: I had a colonoscopy yesterday afternoon and I’m experiencing severe lower back ache (similar to Menstrual period back ache but more severe). This has kept me awake most of the night. I had a polyps removed and I’m female, weigh 11 lbs 9 ounces , 5 feet 7 inches tall and 72 years of age. Is this normal and can I self medicate with pain killers? Please can you help? Mrs Heather M Arrowsmith Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  In my opinion this back pain is unrelated to piles and may be due to inflammation in pelvis or spinal canal stenosis. I would suggest pain killers, muscle relaxants and MRI of lower spine to assess the exact cause. The Final treatment would be depending on exact cause.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.