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What Causes Severe Vomiting And Diarrhea After An Inguinal Hernia Repair?

Hi My father had a operation last week for a inguinal hernia. The operation took place a week ago. Last night he had severe vomiting and had has had diarrhoea very 20 - 30 mins. The vomiting was very watery and he has a blubbering sensation in his stomach before he needs to go loo.
Mon, 29 Oct 2018
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Hi,

The diarrhea and vomiting are related to side effect of certain antibiotic prescribed for the recovery of hernia surgery.Immediately report to your doctor for the same and get further treatment.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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What Causes Severe Vomiting And Diarrhea After An Inguinal Hernia Repair?

Hi, The diarrhea and vomiting are related to side effect of certain antibiotic prescribed for the recovery of hernia surgery.Immediately report to your doctor for the same and get further treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon