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What Causes Ammonia Smell And Green Stool After Removing A Part Of Liver?

I had a lap cholie,gallbladder was growing into liver. So "part" of my liver was also removed. After small bowel ilious,and 12 days in hospital,bowels r now moving. Once daily, and on day 2 in noticed an ammonia smell in stool. Stool is dark green. Should I be alarmed?
Mon, 23 Oct 2017
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Hello dear , hi

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* There are different possible conditions which can give such presentation
as
- intestine infection - biliary tract blockage - digestive enzyme
disturbances - related to certain drugs - liver issues - others .

* Must consult your doctor , get necessary tests of laboratory for
the diagnosis and precise management .

Hope this will help you for sure .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Regards dear take care .
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What Causes Ammonia Smell And Green Stool After Removing A Part Of Liver?

Hello dear , hi Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * There are different possible conditions which can give such presentation as - intestine infection - biliary tract blockage - digestive enzyme disturbances - related to certain drugs - liver issues - others . * Must consult your doctor , get necessary tests of laboratory for the diagnosis and precise management . Hope this will help you for sure . Wishing you fine recovery . Regards dear take care .