When there is some blockage in the digestive tract, either in the small or large intestine, it can be called bowel obstruction. The common type of bowel obstruction is fecal impaction. The fecus will be stuck in the digestive tract and cannot be expelled out.
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Does consistent diarrhea caused due to small bowel resection?
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need to know a few things before knowing the cause of this diarrhea. Please say about the reason for having surgery and whether you have done a biopsy of the removed specimen. Please explain whether you had diarrhea before surgery and the quantity of stool present for... Read Full »
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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your description and understand your concern. Do not worry; consumption of one Iron tablet will not affect your colonoscopy results. Anyways you had been preparing your bowel for days before the procedure, and that tablet was also taken two days ... Read Full »
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Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.I am reviewing your case history in detail and attached files (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) and will get back to you in a while. Read Full »
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