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Diarrhear for 2 years after removal of 1ft each of ascending and descending colon. how to treat it?
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Depends: Some patients may respond to a bile-acid binder such as cholestyramine, immodium or changes in diet. Best to be seen by a gi.
Answered 1/10/2015
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Ask for help: Removal of valve between small intestine and colon may allow more bile to enter colon, irritating it and causing diarrhea. Bile blockers like Cholestyramine often help, plus anti-diarrheal agents like imodium, (loperamide) calcium and fiber. Discuss this problem with your doctor (GI) or surgeon who may offer other solutions too.
Answered 6/24/2014
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