Small bowel resection is a procedure that removes part of a patient’s small intestine. The part removed is called a segment. Segments are removed to correct certain digestive issues, such as narrowing, fistulas, and tumors.
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Does consistent diarrhea caused due to small bowel resection?
Query: Hi doctor, I had small bowel resection before eleven months due to obstruction. My ileocecal valve and part of the cecum were removed. I have diarrhea and loss of appetite now. I also have the problem of blood in stool prior to surgery. It seems to be occult blood and it causes anemia. I took Imodi... Read Full »
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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