Brief Answer: Follow doctor's advice, Be positive,Be patient. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for the query. The problems your dad is facing after advanced sigmoid colectomy is bother sum. I do understand your concern. The recovery after advanced sigmoid colectomy depends on the indication for the operation. Following are the possibilities & solutions for his problems. * In the operation, the remaing part of intestines is joined to anus.It's hardly one month post operation, so the healing tissue is still delicate & frequent motions bringing about stress to the part, the mild pain in anus is a natural thing. This pain without infection should go by 15 more days. Routine anti inflammatory drugs will help. A rectal suppository may be used with treating surgeon’s advice - To have watery stools is a normal phenomenon after sigmoid colostomy, till the intestinal function returns to normal. The time taken may be up to one year. * Sometimes infection of the XXXXXXX wound enhances watery stools & also anal pain. In such a case stool culture for causative organism is done. The specific antibiotic can then be selected & administered to have a control over the problem. Sigmoidoscopy is indicated to observe the healing wound & also local administration of antibiotic which facilitates healing. So don’t worry, your father will have a normal digestion once, the intestines adjust to new conditions after operation. Till then, -please follow your doctors instructions & have regular follow ups. - Keep him well hydrated & please follow the dietary regime advised by experts (balanced carbohydrates, proteins, fats) - Provide Multivitamins & mineral supplements with Vitamin C, B complex (specially Lactobacillus in liquid form) are important from general well being & healing point of view. - Not over exert, moderate activities with less exertion - A sound sleep & positive attitude will help him recover. Hope that helps. Any further query is welcome. Thanks,

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