WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2000: Re: Post surgery swelling/bowel problems

Re: Post surgery swelling/bowel problems

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 22 May 2000 15:43:37 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 22 May 2000, Maria wrote: >
>At Mon, 22 May 2000, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote:
>>
>>At Mon, 22 May 2000, Maria wrote:
>>>
>>>I am 4+ weeks post-op, following removal dermoid ovarian cyst. I have
>>>swelling of stomach - and bowel problems. Is this common? What are the
>>>possible solutions?
>>
>>You should call your surgeon and ask her/him.
>>
>>RDB
>>
>>He said on my 2 week visit; bowels were still "sleeping" - put me on two week regime of lots of laxatives. Hasn't stopped problem. Is this a common post surgical complication?

May be "normal" for you and your colon but this should not be considered normal for all and deserves followup.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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