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What Causes Abdominal Bloating, Acid Reflux And Fatigue?

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Posted on Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Question: i have had a bipartial colorectomy ( 6 years ago). I am experiencing severe diarhea, bloating, gas,and fatigue. Often times diarhea is so bad I can't sit. Everything i eat comes right back out. Nothing helps. Is there anything I can do for this uncomfortable issue?
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Management of diarrhea after colectomy

Detailed Answer:
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Diarrhea is a common problem after colon removal(full/partial). This is because colon is where reabsorption of water takes place. When whole/part of colon is removed, the water content in feces increases leading to diarrhea.

Diet with bland foods, such as bread, rice, toast should be tried
Food high in sugar content, sauces and spicy foods should be avoided. Avoid food high in fat and diary products.
Fluid, lost with diarrhea should be replaced.Drink sports drinks like Gatorade.
Loperamide can postpone diarrhea for several hours.But this is not ideal for long term use.
If these measures fail, Lanreotide injection is used for managing the diarrhea.

Hope this answers your questions
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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What Causes Abdominal Bloating, Acid Reflux And Fatigue?

Brief Answer: Management of diarrhea after colectomy Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic Diarrhea is a common problem after colon removal(full/partial). This is because colon is where reabsorption of water takes place. When whole/part of colon is removed, the water content in feces increases leading to diarrhea. Diet with bland foods, such as bread, rice, toast should be tried Food high in sugar content, sauces and spicy foods should be avoided. Avoid food high in fat and diary products. Fluid, lost with diarrhea should be replaced.Drink sports drinks like Gatorade. Loperamide can postpone diarrhea for several hours.But this is not ideal for long term use. If these measures fail, Lanreotide injection is used for managing the diarrhea. Hope this answers your questions Please address further questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi