What causes bloating in upper abdomen after had colonoscopy?
Patient: Hello - I had a colonoscopy in late January of this year, and my upper abdomen has been bloated ever since.  Could this be related to the colonoscopy?  Or perhaps the Prepopik preparation I drank the day prior?  I am a 52 year old female, and this is my first colonoscopy. Doctor: Thank you for asking! Colonoscopy has its effects one amongst which is gut motility compromise for some time. It takes a few weeks for the gut peristalsis to get back to normal. It is normal and self resolves.Keep the diet soft and bowel friendly.Meanwhile some pro-kinetic would help the bloating like Metoclopromide. Stay in touch with your gastroenterologist in case the problem persists.Take care