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Is Dark Loose Stools Normal After An Appendectomy?
I had an appendectomy monday morning, My appendix had ruptured. I spent four days in the hospital and am home now for two days. I m not having any pain but I am having really dark bowel movements, mostly liquid. Is this normal? I do still have the drain tube for the infection.
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
Hi welcome to healthcare magic,
I understand your query and concern.
Your symptoms are related to surgical trauma during Appendectomy.I advise you to get an Ultrasound abdomen to confirm.Do not worry.I advise you to take Tab.lyser D twice daily for 3 days.Also syrup.Iron as you have internal bleed.If still problem persists you need to take Injection tranexamic acid.Consult your surgeon for expert management and follow up.
Hope I have answered your query at the moment.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you
I understand your query and concern.
Your symptoms are related to surgical trauma during Appendectomy.I advise you to get an Ultrasound abdomen to confirm.Do not worry.I advise you to take Tab.lyser D twice daily for 3 days.Also syrup.Iron as you have internal bleed.If still problem persists you need to take Injection tranexamic acid.Consult your surgeon for expert management and follow up.
Hope I have answered your query at the moment.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you
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