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Most evenings i get severe lower left back (abdominal) pain and an instant need to defecate - leading to diarrhea. i had a gastric sleeve a year ago.

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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It sounds more : like a colon problem not the gastric sleeve I would speak with a gastroenterologist for completeness. you need to check thyroid and kidneys too as you are on Lithium

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Most evenings i get severe lower left back (abdominal) pain and an instant need to defecate - leading to diarrhea. i had a gastric sleeve a year ago.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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