• How can I heal my digestive system after surgery?

I recently underwent a surgery for which I had to take a lot of medication. It has taken a complete toll on my digestive system causing frequent heartburn and loose motions. What can I do to heal my digestive system?

4 Answers

  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hicksville, NY

You must see your doctor about this, but starting a daily probiotic seems to be a good idea.

  • Gastroenterologist
  • Boynton Beach, FL

By eating a healthy diet of protein, salad, and veggies. Taking a Probiotic can help your colon after all the antibiotics you took after surgery.

  • Gastroenterologist
  • LAS VEGAS, NV

Not sure if "heal" is the right word since there is probably no true damage to your intestines, but you may certainly have experienced a change in gut flora from antibiotics. Use Probiotics daily to help with this. For heartburn then use ranitidine or omeprazole over the counter. For stronger anti-acid meds, then prescriptions may be needed. If diarrhea persists, then see a primary care doctor or gastroenterologist.

  • Gastroenterologist
  • Houston, TX

It will take a bit of time to improve, especially if you were without eating for some time. As a general rule, you want to add probiotics to your daily regimen as well as eat foods that are easy to digest and are not hyper-allergenic (associated with allergy producing). Increasing activity helps as well as drinking at least 64 oz of water daily.

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