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Suggest Remedy For Excessive Gas Post Colostomy Reversal Surgery

I had intestinal surgery in 11/15 and had a colostomy and then in 3,16, I had a reversal done. Since then I have excessive and extremely foul smelling gas which is almost uncontrollable. What can I do? Doesn t matter what I eat or how much, it is the same.
Thu, 6 Dec 2018
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Hello,

It is quite common after bowel surgery.

As of now, you can take laxatives like Lactulose for symptomatic relief.

Generally, it will settle by itself in a couple of days.

If symptoms persist you can consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedy For Excessive Gas Post Colostomy Reversal Surgery

Hello, It is quite common after bowel surgery. As of now, you can take laxatives like Lactulose for symptomatic relief. Generally, it will settle by itself in a couple of days. If symptoms persist you can consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician