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Why The Bowel Does Not Work?
my husband is in hospital and has been for 5 weeks. His bowel does not work! He has had 2 laparotmy operations first one 7 years ago second one 9 months ago. he has had 2 tpn tubes via the neck both got infected now has a feed tube via the nose which has had to be stopped because of pain and being sick. need a second opinion but don't know how to get one with him being in hospital, consultant is useless
Mon, 14 Aug 2017
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* There are various reasons for bowels not to work as
- intestine obstruction - paralytic ileus - electrolyte imbalance
- others
* This case needs details study with history , co relation with clinical
findings with reports done till now .
Awaiting for your response .
Regards .
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* There are various reasons for bowels not to work as
- intestine obstruction - paralytic ileus - electrolyte imbalance
- others
* This case needs details study with history , co relation with clinical
findings with reports done till now .
Awaiting for your response .
Regards .
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