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What Causes Accumulation Of Feces In Large Intestine?
ASfter trip to hospital have been diagnosed that my bowell is clear but a big buuild up of faeces in the large intestine... i have laxatives to take tonioght but was wondering if I should not eat for the next 24 hours so that the stool has a chance to pass through my system ??? Is there anything else that i can do to facilitate the passing of this blocked stioll and how long should it take to empty the intestine into the bowel thanks you Barbara
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
Hello,
The most possible reason here for loaded colon is in relation with gut motility related issue from number of reasons.
In our clinic, we recommend plenty of liquids, high fiber diet along with
laxative intake (not eating concept will not help here).
As per my surgical experience, it takes around 48 hours to pass out the loaded colon fecal matter.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
The most possible reason here for loaded colon is in relation with gut motility related issue from number of reasons.
In our clinic, we recommend plenty of liquids, high fiber diet along with
laxative intake (not eating concept will not help here).
As per my surgical experience, it takes around 48 hours to pass out the loaded colon fecal matter.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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