It is a common after abdominal surgery and is called ileus, and usually settles with conservative treatment by giving rest to the bowels by not eating or drinking, intravenous fluids, in severe cases by emptying the stomach with a naso gastric tube, and potassium supplements if low.
'Sleepy bowel' is a term for constipation or ileus.
Is it stoma reversal operation? If yes, then it is a surgery done to reverse a temporary colostomy or ileostomy (reconnection of the bowel).
A temporary ileostomy may be recommended for patients undergoing bowel surgery (e.g., removal of a segment of bowel), to provide the intestines with sufficient time to heal without the stress of normal digestion.
The abdomen.
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Yes it will heal completely after surgery
after effects of small bowel surgery
The only way to treat a twisted bowel is to undergo a surgery called laparotomy. This is a minimally invasive surgery and will put the intestines back into a natural position.
It can be a common occurance after bowel surgery but you really should contact your surgeon and tell him or her you are having problems.
It is possible to do so. While sleeping, people young or old can make a bowel movement. It's better to make a bowel movement or take a laxative well before going to sleep to avoid this.
Bowel sounds to make sure there is not a blockage.
I think the surgery that is done to unclog arteries is the bypass surgery.