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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
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
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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