Ileostomy from complete colectomy. Severe cold and coughing. Fluttering in abdomen when coughing. Stoma enlarged. Do I have emergency? ... View answer

I had a total colectomy 7 weeks ago. How long can I expect to recover: normal stools, more energy, etc.? ... View answer

My mother had a partial colectomy . She has been having chronic diarrhea since her surgery. She is not holding down any of her foods. Everything is going in the colectomy bag when she eats. She has ... View answer

I had a total colectomy with a j pouch about 23 years ago. I'd like to try anal sex. Is it possible? Safe? ... View answer

I had a partial colectomy in 2004. I've had a problem with chronic diarrhea . I'm also passing very thin sized feces. Can you help? ... View answer

what exactly a complication of dissection of the inferior mesenteric artery resulting in ongoing severe ischemia and now status post left colectomy and sigmoid colectomy with colorectal anastomosis What ... View answer

My mother had a partial colectomy in 2002 and now has chronic constipation and fecal impactions at ... due to the partial colectomy? ... View answer

my husband had a colectomy 8 mos ago and we are still not what is correct to eat. H e has a lactose intolerance yet grilled cheese doe not affect him but pizza does. He can go for several dAYS with normal ... View answer

I have had a colectomy with small bowel resection and have had diarrhea every day since, several times a day. I understand that, however in the past week the consistency of the stool has changed and it ... View answer

[I had surgery to remove part of my colon 2 weeks ago. My recovery is going very well, and I feel about 90% of my normal health---just some fatigue, which is normal. My question is, Is it normal to have diarrhea? My diet... View answer