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Hip Surgery. Why Explosive Diarrhea? Help

Hi my grandfather has been in the hospital for hip surgery for the last 3 1/2 weeks. Following the surgery, he started to have explosive diarrhea even though he has not really had much of an appetite . He has always been one to have a hearty appetite so we thought that it was just stress from surgery. We chalked the diarrhea up to a reaction to the post surgery antibiotics . However, it has been non stop now. Every night. And it is mostly liquid. However, the other night, mixed with the liquid were these perfectly round, marble sized balls which looked white/off white in color. Any idea what this could be? Thanks
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Hello,

This is surely because of antibiotics.Marble sized stools are due to his inactivity and being lying down.White color is due to reduced bile in stools.I think this should resolve when he gets ambulatory and antibiotics are stopped.

Mean while maintaining hydration and giving regular anti-diarrhea drugs can be good approach.

Regards.
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Hip Surgery. Why Explosive Diarrhea? Help

Hello, This is surely because of antibiotics.Marble sized stools are due to his inactivity and being lying down.White color is due to reduced bile in stools.I think this should resolve when he gets ambulatory and antibiotics are stopped. Mean while maintaining hydration and giving regular anti-diarrhea drugs can be good approach. Regards.