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What Causes Irregular Bowel Movements After Colorectal Surgery?
I am recovering from a colon resection after the removal of 3 from the sigmoid colon due to a level 2 endometrium cancer. It has been 13 months since the surgery. My oncologist put me on amitiza8:icg 2x daily . I had been on Meri Lax one a day, which gave me irregular and unpredictable bowl movements, thus the prescription for amitiza. I stopped taking the Meri Lax with the Rx. I have not had a normal bowel movement in four days in size or frequency. My question is , can I combine the Meri Lax and amitiza. The Anitiza has produced a bloated abdomen and unpleasant fluctuates.
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What Causes Irregular Bowel Movements After Colorectal Surgery?
Hello, It could be due to minor nerve damage after the surgery. Consult a gastroenterologist and plan for a colonoscopy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician