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Abdominal surgery causes reduction in peristalsis because it usually involves handling the bowels manually - this is the natural response of the bowels, to stop peristalsis. Consequently, gases and fluids accumulate and stretch out the lower bowels (referring to colectomy in this case) which causes the muscles to weaken and so peristalsis cannot continue as normal - this allows more gases to accumulate. In effect, all the accumulated gases causes distension of the abdomen. one way to prevent this is using a nasogastric tube to suction out stomach fluids and gases soon after surgery.
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Is abdominal distension a symptom of rectal cancer?
Yes
Is abdominal distension a complication of post appendectomy?
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yes
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Abdominal exercises after abdominal surgery?
Here are some abdominal exercises that can be done after abdominal surgery. Crunches, oblique twists, reverse crunches and pushup/twists are good exercises to do after abdominal surgery.
What has the author James Greig Smith written?
James Greig Smith has written: 'Woodspring' -- subject(s): Woodspring Priory, Woodspring Golf Club 'Abdominal surgery' -- subject(s): Surgery, Abdomen 'Abdominal surgery' -- subject(s): Surgery, Abdomen 'Abdominal surgery v.2' 'Abdominal surgery' -- subject(s): Surgery, Abdomen
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to remove abdominal mass
What relief can be provided by the drug ondansetron after abdominal surgery?
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