A member asked:

Colon surgery 7 days ago.since yesterday have flatulence, stomach is big(have single kidney which has some problems).what is the solution?any medicine?

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Dr. Robert Cloud answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Postop ileus: 7 days after colon surgery you most probably have a postop ileus. That is where the colon peristalsis has not returned trapping gas. Alot of issues postop contribute to this..Amount of anesthesia, narcotic pain meds and immobility. Staying on liquids/low residue diet and using daily non-magnesium) laxatives to wait out the process are the usual measure, but all should eventually come around.

Answered 2/7/2015

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Call your surgeon: You should call your surgeon to inform them of your concerns ; ask your surgeon for treatment recommendations. I agree with dr. Cloud that an ileus is possible. Stop the narcotic pain medications ; call your surgeon.

Answered 2/7/2014

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