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I have had a laproscopic appendectomy 3 days ago, on strong antibiotics. started having bowel movements again but they are a bit dark, smelly and watery. no fever (37.3c inside mouth) is this considered normal?

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Dr. Holly Maes answered

Can be normal: Since you are in strong antibiotics stools can definitely change. I would add a probiotic daily until stools back to normal. If having more than 10 watery or mucousy/bloody stools, then need test for condition called C. difficile colitis. Take things easy post op and add some Greek yogurt to your diet as well.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 9/13/2020

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A member asked:

I have had a laproscopic appendectomy 3 days ago, on strong antibiotics. started having bowel movements again but they are a bit dark, smelly and watery. no fever (37.3c inside mouth) is this considered normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Holly Maes answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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