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Uncontrolled Bowel Movement After A Tummy Tuck Surgery. Feeling Bloated. Can This Be Rectified?
I am a healthy 46 year old female. I had a tummy tuck about 3 years ago and have noticed that since then I have trouble with random occurances of anal leakage. This is especially the case when I am bloated and even 30 min to an hour after I've already moved my bowel. Is this normal and can it be rectified? I've never had this occur to me before the surgery.
Thu, 20 Jun 2013
Hello,
Anal leak and bloating 30 mts to 1 hour after defecation can occur in so many conditions. Tummy tuck surgery need not have a direct connection with this symptom.
It is better to start with USG of abdomen and if necessary CT abdomen, Gastroscopy or colonoscopy may be needed. Treatment is as per the result and diet.
Best wishes.
Anal leak and bloating 30 mts to 1 hour after defecation can occur in so many conditions. Tummy tuck surgery need not have a direct connection with this symptom.
It is better to start with USG of abdomen and if necessary CT abdomen, Gastroscopy or colonoscopy may be needed. Treatment is as per the result and diet.
Best wishes.
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