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Is Abdominal Bloating Along With Flatulence Normal Post Double Mastectomy?

Is it normal to be bloated after double mastectomy I had my 44jj breasts removed on 27/1 and the drains removed on 5/2 and note that my stomach is massively bloated. I am breaking wind and passing stools every couple of days and feel fine but look 8months
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
In my view your complaints seem to be due to disturbed intestinal flora because of the antibiotics taken after mastectomy. These antibiotics also kill normal Lacto bacilli from the intestines. Thus protective cover of the intestines is gone & other pathogenic bacteria over grow to cause indigestion/ delayed bowel movements & vitamin B complex deficiency & bloated abdomen with gasses.
Management is-
- treatment of pathogenic bacteria( as advised by a physician )
- replacement of Lacto bacilli
- Digestive enzyme preparations/ mild laxatives may be needed in beginning.
- having more fibers & water in diet
- abdominal exercises, yoga, walking .. would help digestion & formation of regular bowel habit.
8 Pl. consult a physician for suitable medicinal advise
Thanks.
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Is Abdominal Bloating Along With Flatulence Normal Post Double Mastectomy?

Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. In my view your complaints seem to be due to disturbed intestinal flora because of the antibiotics taken after mastectomy. These antibiotics also kill normal Lacto bacilli from the intestines. Thus protective cover of the intestines is gone & other pathogenic bacteria over grow to cause indigestion/ delayed bowel movements & vitamin B complex deficiency & bloated abdomen with gasses. Management is- - treatment of pathogenic bacteria( as advised by a physician ) - replacement of Lacto bacilli - Digestive enzyme preparations/ mild laxatives may be needed in beginning. - having more fibers & water in diet - abdominal exercises, yoga, walking .. would help digestion & formation of regular bowel habit. 8 Pl. consult a physician for suitable medicinal advise Thanks.