i had my gall bladder removed and then had diverticulitis. i have had diarrhea since the removal was told to change diet. what should i be eating?

Question

Hi my husband had one foot of the acending and descending colon removed due toi diverticulitis and cancer. He suffers from severe diarrhea help!?

Answer 1

Diet: Eat a low fat diet and start probiotics. Diarrhea is common after gall bladder removal but the diverticulitis has disturbed your bacterial flora. You'll get better soon.

Answer 2

Yes: Within reason. The injection itself may initially irritate the tissues around the nerve and the nerve itself. Especially if you had what is called a transforaminal injection. It sounds as if your injection was given around the 3rd lumbar nerve, right ?

Answer 3

Typically unlikely: Assuming you received the injection in your lower back for back pain control (or for labor & delivery), this side effect is highly unusual. Laboring patients, however, because of traction on the nerves in their lower backs due to compression by the baby during labor and delivery and with legs "up in stirrups, " do experience transient symptoms like these. They almost always go away over time.

Answer 4

Depends: The doctor who answered your question is correct w/ exception. If the injection were what is called "transforaminal" and was at the level of the 3rd spinal nerve on that side and no "caine" was used in the epidural space, these symptoms could occor and would not be unexpected.

Answer 5

No: Epidural steroid injections may cause nerve root irritation which is temporary however i doubt that your recent epidural has caused your groin pain. I would advise that you follow up with your doc and be re evaluated.

Answer 6

Not Usually: Typically, after a stone is removed the the stent is removed, the pain goes away almost immediately. Sometimes, there is still some swelling in the ureter that could be giving continued pain or even possible a small stone fragment. I would check with your doctor with the pain persisting that long.

Answer 7

No: Consult your urologist to make sure that there is nothing else going on.

Answer 8

Yes: You should be able to run with minimal risk of accelerating any arthritic problems in your knee.

Answer 9

Yes: Most people can return to normal exercise after a partial menisectomy.

Answer 10

It depends: Generally Aspirin is still safe in those with a history ulcers so long as acid medications such as omeprazole, nexium, (esomeprazole) protonix, prevacid, etc are taken along with it to prevent recurrence. You should have taken a similar medication to heal the ulcer. If you are allergic to Aspirin or intolerant for some other reason a medication such as Plavix may be reasonable. Discuss with your doctor.

Answer 11

Multiple Choices: Plavix (clopidogrel) is usually the best choice for people who cannot tolerate aspirin.

Answer 12

Depends : The timing is crucial here. Is the sore throat immediate? Next day? Condoms? Rough or gentle oral sex? Most likely it's not gonorrhea. But it is best to be safe. Did the guy ever have gc? Did he have other std's? If so, you should be checked.

Answer 13

Probably not : I assume it was fairly recent and gonorrhea would not show up immediately. Most likely you have traumatized your throat. You should be more in control of depth and speed and not let the guy force you or be rough. Gargle with warm salt water and avoid additional trauma and if your throat does not feel better in a few days than see a doctor. Also, you should be tested for stds on a regular basis.

i had my gall bladder removed and then had diverticulitis. i have had diarrhea since the removal was told to change diet. what should i be eating?

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