• What helps with diarrhea after colon surgery?

I have diarrhea after colon surgery. What helps with diarrhea after colon surgery?

2 Answers

  • Colon and Rectal Surgeon
  • San Antonio, TX

First you need stool evaluation and possibly colonoscopy with biopsies

If no infectious /inflammatory cause found then would trial a binding agent like colestipol with or without a small dose of psyllium daily

  • Gastroenterologist
  • LAS VEGAS, NV

This depends on many factors, especially how much colon was removed and what part of it.
In general, Imodium or loperamide can help. Several other medications are available but their use is based on the specific cause of diarrhea in this setting.

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