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Since appendectomy in march my bowel movements haven't been normal. constipation for days then loose stools w/ having to wipe a lot. then back 2 cons?

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Dr. Randy Stevens answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Diet record: trt keeping a diet record of what you are eating. Look too see if a food makes you better or worse. Drink fluids. See your doctor after a week of recording and that may help.

Dr Abbott agreed

Answered 8/18/2015

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A member asked:

Since appendectomy in march my bowel movements haven't been normal. constipation for days then loose stools w/ having to wipe a lot. then back 2 cons?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Randy Stevens answered

Dr Abbott agreed

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