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Constipation after a colectomy?
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Recently?: No bowel movements or any pain and bloating are a good reason to give your primary doctor or surgeon a call.
Answered 1/22/2014
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Yes: Could be ileus or obstruction depending on timing after surgery. Also is taking lots of narcotics this can leadto constipation. Best is to see surgeon.
Answered 10/21/2016
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