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Could Stomach Pain Be Related To Partial Colectomy?
I had a partial colectomy in June of 2014. I ve been experiencing pain in stomach sometimes sharp and problems with my bowels(irregular ). I went to gastrologist and was put on a low residue diet for 2 months. This is my first week of this diet. I m taking symax for pain, however there are side effects. I m 67 years old. Could any of these problems I m having be related to the surgery? Should I go back to the surgeon?
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Hello,
* Usually recovered partial colectomy will not pause a threat of upper abdomen or stomach discomfort.
There can be various possible reasons for the same as
- digestive enzyme deficiency
- gut flora disturbances
- lack of water intake
- low fiber intake in diet
- lack of exercise
- constipation
- stress and anxiety
- associated consumption of smoking, alcohol
- spicy diet
- others.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
* Usually recovered partial colectomy will not pause a threat of upper abdomen or stomach discomfort.
There can be various possible reasons for the same as
- digestive enzyme deficiency
- gut flora disturbances
- lack of water intake
- low fiber intake in diet
- lack of exercise
- constipation
- stress and anxiety
- associated consumption of smoking, alcohol
- spicy diet
- others.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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