A member asked:

My problem is flatulence i had gas leakage for about 8 yrs. is large-intest surgery could make me safe ? my doc told me it is due to colon redundancy,

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Diet: Before you decide on surgery, try to change your diet with help from licensed dietician. Also get 2 nd opinion from another colorectal surgeon.

Answered 11/28/2020

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Dr. John Fung answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Change diet: You should see a gastroenterologist for evaluation and a nutritionist to assess your diet. Not only will resection of your colon not address your flatulence, it could actually make it worse. Stay away from this surgeon.

Answered 11/28/2013

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