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What Are The Side Effects Of Sigmoid Colon Removal?
I had my sigmoid colon removed due to a cancerous extremely large tumor. Since my surgery on Dec. 5/2013, when I have a bowel movement I feel like I have to go again and I do. I m afraid to pass gas on occasion in fear it will be stool instead of gas. Is this a normal side effect and will it subside eventually?
Wed, 14 May 2014
Side effects of sigmoid colon removal include:
Irregular bowel movements.
Gas and flatulence.
Diarrhea.
Bladder complications.
Complications in or around the stoma. These can occur early after surgery to many years after the procedure. They include skin infection or breakdown, hernias, narrowing of the stoma, bleeding, and collapse.
Regards
Dr De
Irregular bowel movements.
Gas and flatulence.
Diarrhea.
Bladder complications.
Complications in or around the stoma. These can occur early after surgery to many years after the procedure. They include skin infection or breakdown, hernias, narrowing of the stoma, bleeding, and collapse.
Regards
Dr De
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