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I did an appendectomy and i have more diarrhea than other people like my parents(same diet), friends and brothers. the lack of appendix can causethis?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Appendix: The removal of your appendix is not responsible for your diarrhea. You may have a food allergy or you may have inflammatory bowel disease. See a gastroenterologist.

Answered 8/25/2020

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A member asked:

I did an appendectomy and i have more diarrhea than other people like my parents(same diet), friends and brothers. the lack of appendix can causethis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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