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What Causes Persistent Pain In The Back Post A Spinal Surgery?
I am a 58 yr old woman who just had back surgery. The doctors said by looking at my x-ray that every thing seems back to normal. My surgery was in August. However I am still having a lot of pain along my back, and hip, and calf. The doctor said I do have a lot of arthritis. Besides this, I have lots of problems with my bowels, as well as no longer have control over my bladder.one week I have constipation, than next have chronic diarhea. I have been like this for at least 6 months. I have had tests such as a colinoscopy. What do you think?
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Alternate loose motions and constipation may be seen in various bowel diseases such as IBS, CROHNS and even bowel malignancy.
A colonoscopy may help.
The radiating pain in the hip, calf and thighs may b due tp various reasons.
Take care
A colonoscopy may help.
The radiating pain in the hip, calf and thighs may b due tp various reasons.
Take care
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