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Bowel resection / ab wall reconstruction / multiple hernia repair about 7 wks ago. normal to still have diarrhea and mild pains around surgery site?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Diarrhea: You have a significant history, but 7 weeks is still long, so I would be safe and get an eval with your doctor as i would have a concern you may have picked up a nosocomial infection like C-Diff causing your diarrhea. Best wishes.

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Answered 6/29/2014

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A member asked:

Bowel resection / ab wall reconstruction / multiple hernia repair about 7 wks ago. normal to still have diarrhea and mild pains around surgery site?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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