SBS and stomach virus
I am 3 years post-op for a cecal volvulus. I had about 5 feet (135 cm) of my ilium removed, including some ascending colon and my appendix. I was on TPN for 1 month shortly after surgery and have not needed it since. Recovery has not been entirely smooth, especially the first 3 months, where I was diagnosed with pericarditis, reactive arthritis, and iron-deficiency anemia all in the same hospital visit. All have resolved, but I remain on leflunamide for the arthritis as my case appears to be chronic. Since then a lot of GI work up, which has revealed rapid gastric emptying (boarderline), slow colonic transit, a tortuous colon, and recurrent SIBO (ileocecal valve was also removed). Giving an extensive background because this is my 1st time posting. My main question is I am dealing with my 1st viral gastroenteritis and wonder if anyone similar to me has ant tips? I am improving (fever, headache, etc are better) but my lower abdomen is constantly gurgling with mostly just gas or minimal liquid stool coming out ( I am on day 3). Thanks for any insight!
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