I am a 78 years old woman. I had Hiatus hernia plus esophagus repair surgery 6 months ago. For 4 months following surgery, I had difficulty swallowing. That gradually subsided, as my surgeon promised. Now, I have developed acute diarrhea and fecal incontinence. Could this be a further result of my surgery? If so, how long should this last. Pepto bismol and immodium do not help. Any other suggestions?
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Intestinal surgery may cause diarrhea, but since your surgery was 6 months ago and you have just now developed acute diarrhea and fecal incontinence, it is important to call your doctor and discuss your new symptoms.
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December 5, 2010 - 8:58pmThis Comment
Thanks. Going for a colonoscopy today,
December 6, 2010 - 6:22amgrampsny
Hi grampsny,
How did your procedure go yesterday?
December 7, 2010 - 11:39am