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What Causes Constipation Followed By Diarrhea After Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Question: Hello Dr, I am a 54 yrs old woman. I had Gastric bypass 4 yrs ago. I have noticed in the last year I get constipated, and the will have diarrhea. . I feel like a war is going on in my lower intestines. I have also notice tingling in my face as well as my extremities. . When I sit on the toilet, in less than a minute my legs begin to tingle and get numb, starting from my feet up to my hips... is all of this connectef?
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Brief Answer:
Lack of vitamins&minerals,supplements are advised.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.
You are reporting to have had a Gastric bypass 4 years ago, but you noticed constipation and diarrhea only a year ago. At this point, I need to know if:
- you have been on any new medication?
- you followed a new diet or added any new food/drink into your daily menu?
- you have any other problem: fever, hemorrhoids? bleeding? or any other?
As the part of intestines responsible for easier absorption of vitamins and mineral is bypassed, vitamin deficiencies might occur. This is what I suspect in your case:
The tingling in your face and in your extremities is a sign from your nervous system (ringing bell) as it is suffering the consequences of deficiencies in magnesium and calcium.
Multivitamin supplementation is recommended including iron, folic acid, vit.B12, B6, magnesium, calcium, etc. to supply to your body what it lacks.
You can discuss this with your doctor for further evaluation and care!
Dr.Albana
Lack of vitamins&minerals,supplements are advised.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.
You are reporting to have had a Gastric bypass 4 years ago, but you noticed constipation and diarrhea only a year ago. At this point, I need to know if:
- you have been on any new medication?
- you followed a new diet or added any new food/drink into your daily menu?
- you have any other problem: fever, hemorrhoids? bleeding? or any other?
As the part of intestines responsible for easier absorption of vitamins and mineral is bypassed, vitamin deficiencies might occur. This is what I suspect in your case:
The tingling in your face and in your extremities is a sign from your nervous system (ringing bell) as it is suffering the consequences of deficiencies in magnesium and calcium.
Multivitamin supplementation is recommended including iron, folic acid, vit.B12, B6, magnesium, calcium, etc. to supply to your body what it lacks.
You can discuss this with your doctor for further evaluation and care!
Dr.Albana
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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