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What Are The Complications Of Having Your Duodenum Removed?
I have FAP and had my colon and rectom removed. But now may have to have my duodenum removed due to having polyps. they have been biopsied and are benign but my new GI doctor wants another EGD done. what are the complications of having your duodenem removed? is the recovery/healing time very long? I m hoping to not have to take a lot of time off from work.
Fri, 30 Nov 2018
Hello,
What did they mention? Are they want to remove only duodenum or polyps. If they want to do Whipple's procedure you may develop
Pain: It is normal to feel some pain and discomfort after surgery.
Constipation, Feeling sick, Surgical leaks, Problems with digesting your food and diabetes, Discomfort etc. Consult your treating doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
What did they mention? Are they want to remove only duodenum or polyps. If they want to do Whipple's procedure you may develop
Pain: It is normal to feel some pain and discomfort after surgery.
Constipation, Feeling sick, Surgical leaks, Problems with digesting your food and diabetes, Discomfort etc. Consult your treating doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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