How long does it take for a small bowel resection of 10 centimeters to return to normal

Small bowel resection 10 cm generally one week to two weeks or so can return to normal, generally due to individual differences in patients and the scope of the anastomosis, the recovery time will have some differences. Patients generally better health and small intestinal blood supply, small intestinal resection after 10 cm anastomotic fistula possibility is very small, generally about a week to return to normal; if the patient’s physical quality is poorer intake of nutrients less, the recovery time will be prolonged to about two weeks. After surgery, the patient’s digestive ability will decline, the diet should be light, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and intake of high protein food, such as chicken soup, fish, etc., to ensure adequate nutritional intake. Avoid spicy and stimulating food, pay attention to rest and prohibit overeating and drinking to prevent intestinal adhesion, and need to improve the habits of life, appropriate physical exercise. Patients should follow the doctor’s instructions for care, and do regular review.