Question 1

constipation after a colectomy?

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Recently?: No bowel movements or any pain and bloating are a good reason to give your primary doctor or surgeon a call.

Question 2

acidic feces after a total colectomy?

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Yes: It depends on the reconstruction.  If you have a j pouch and the contents are moving through rapidly and you have not adapted, a patient may have many stools per day and the area around the anus may be raw.  Local treament with creams to the area are helpful.  If it remains, your doctor can add things to thicken the stool or medicine to slow it done until you adapt. Good luck.

Question 3

what causes deudonal perforation during colectomy?

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Possible: It's possible while manipulating the colon that an instrument could have "knicked" the duodenum - the first part of the small intestine.  It wouldn't be the most common complication of a colectomy though.

Question 4

which is best after colectomy: ileostomy or j-pouch?

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Depends: This is highly dependent on why this surgery is indicated. If the person is not too elderly or have other risk factors such as crohn's disease or extensive cancer, then a j-pouch may be appropriate. This is performed by a trained surgeon who has the proper knowledge. Some patients do not have a choice due to their disease condition and will need an ileostomy.

Question 5

expert opinions? which is better after colectomy: ileostomy or j-pouch?

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Depends on the: Indications for the surgery. Crohn's disease should never be treated with a j pouch. Then it is an issue with the patients preferences and life style and skills of your surgeon. J pouch usually requires a temporary ileostomy and thus an extra operation to close the temporary ileostomy. These are issues to discuss with the surgeon and contact your local ostomy association, meetings and ask members.

Question 6

what are soft foods that an adult can eat after having an appendectomy and colectomy?

Accepted Answer

Best to ask: your surgeon!!!!. Not sure how far out from your surgery you are and why the bowel resection was done, and how the repair was made. All of these will determine an appropriate answer to your question. Your surgeon should have given you a recommended diet. If not call their office and get one!!

Question 7

why  do. i  have spasms in my rectum after i had a subtotal colectomy eight months ago?

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Hard to say: A good answer for you requires a more thorough evaluation. If you have hard or constipated bowel movements, adding generous soluble fiber in your diet, along with plenty of fluids, may help.

Question 8

why is there pain in the right side of the body and lower back after a partial colectomy?

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Pain: It really depends on the timing and specifics related to your surgery. Causes could include anything from gas pains or muscle strain to some complication of surgery. I would follow up with my surgeon to get checked.

Question 9

are there special recipes and dietary guidelines for people who have had a partial colectomy?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Depending on the portion of colon removed you may need more fluids to compensate for that lost in the stool. Most limitations in your diet will be learned by trial and error, learning which foods to avoid.

Question 10

is it possible for diverticulitis to cause pain on the right side if i've already had a partial colectomy?

Accepted Answer

Rare, but possible.: Following partial colectomy for diverticular disease, there is a 10% chance of having another episode of diverticulitis.  However, this usually occurs on the left side of the abdomen.

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