HOW TO STOP DIARRHOEA POST WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY

HOW TO STOP DIARRHOEA POST WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY

CAUSES OF DIARRHOEA POST BARIATRIC SURGERY

  • Side effect of antibiotics post surgery
  • Infection (a virus, bacteria, or another pathogen)
  • Reaction to artificial sweeteners or specific foods (lactose intolerance, for example)
  • Effect of the dumping syndrome

WHAT TO DO

  • Stay hydrated – sip water (herbal tea)
  • Avoid caffeinated beverages, alcohol
  • Sport drinks with added minerals may help (Lucozade Sport, Powerade Zero)
  • Oral rehydration powders (like dioralyte) might be beneficial
  • Watch your diet, exclude products that could possible cause the diarrhoea

CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR

  • If abdominal cramps persist
  • You see blood in your stools