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What Causes Constipation Post An Appendix Removal Surgery?
Hi, I am a 67-year-old male. I had appendicitis and removal of my appendix at age 18 months. Throughout my childhood, I remember bouts of constipation where my mother had to administer enemas at least a few times each year. As an adult, I continued to have some constipation issues and more recently have started using a stool softener. I have always wondered if there is any connection between removal of your appendix and a tendency to be constipated. Is there any correlation for this in the medical literature?
Mon, 17 Apr 2017
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No, I don't think that there is no connection between both, an abdominopelvic ultrasound could reveal if there is amass compressing over the colon
that interfere with the peristaltic movement of the bowel, the only connection could be by surgical trauma to the bowel during operation that interfered the peristaltic movement of the gut ( the mechanism of peristaltic movement and its regulation,
that interfere with the peristaltic movement of the bowel, the only connection could be by surgical trauma to the bowel during operation that interfered the peristaltic movement of the gut ( the mechanism of peristaltic movement and its regulation,
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