Question
Patients continue to experience diarrhea half a month after appendicitis surgery, along with abnormal urination and defecation. Previous treatments and effects: The doctor said that other aspects are generally good, but there is an abnormality in urination and defecation. How to assist currently: How should I handle this situation?
Answer
Continued diarrhea in patients after appendicitis surgery may be due to infection, and a stool test should be conducted to determine if there is colitis or dysentery. If diagnosed with bacterial colitis, cephalosporin antibiotics should be used for treatment; if it is dysentery, probiotics can be taken to adjust the intestinal flora. If diarrhea is severe, loperamide can be taken to stop the diarrhea. If dehydration symptoms occur, immediate intravenous fluid replacement therapy should be sought at a hospital. It is advisable to have a light diet and consume soft, easily digestible foods.