emeraldg
New User
Female
5 posts since April 5th, 2008
New User
Female
5 posts since April 5th, 2008
emeraldg's posts
Thanks everyone for posting -- it has been about 18 months since the appendix was removed and he still has more frequent bowel movements which are much more urgent than in the past. There is no doubt that the appendectomy triggered something.
I know doctors say the appendix doesn't serve a purpose, but I wonder...
He has gone through all kinds o... more
Well, having an appendectomy CAN create a bowel problem. Maybe it's rare, but it does occur. I'm still not 100% sure what causes the frequent bowel movement urges, but it must have something to do with the function of the appendix (all doctors we've talked to deny this, though). I suppose taking probiotics can possibly help, it's certainly worth... more
Your reply is GREATLY appreciated and helps a great deal. I'm so glad SOMEONE understands that an appendectomy can really interfere with the digestive system. I don't think physicians want to admit it. Anyhow, got all the info, even before it was removed, much appreciated!
Thanks for your reply -- how do you handle the situation? Did you go back to the surgeon who performed the surgery or see a gastroenterologist when it first stated? Did they give any advice?
His is also mostly a morning problem, but a bathroom urge can happen suddenly, anytime during the day, especially bad after a meal, where he has to find a ba... more
My 21 year old son had an appendectomy two months ago. He has had bowel problems since the day following surgery. The first couple of weeks his surgeon thought it was due to the antibiotics in the hospital. However, it has continued since then. He has had a constant urge to defecate and has had bowel movements three - four times a day. Prior to... more
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