The effects of gastrectomy on the body may include adhesive bowel obstruction, malnutrition, etc. If the scope of gastrectomy is small and the postoperative recovery is smooth, the patient may recover as usual and feel no effects.
1. Adhesive intestinal obstruction: After surgery, due to the large trauma, adhesive intestinal obstruction will be formed, with intermittent abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, difficulty in defecation and bowel movement. If laparoscopic surgery is performed, the possibility of adhesive intestinal obstruction is relatively small compared with open surgery.
2. Malnutrition: After gastrectomy, due to the weakening of digestion and absorption, there will be indigestion and reduced nutritional status. This is because the removal of part of the stomach will cause the volume of the stomach to decrease, resulting in insufficient secretion of gastric acid and weakening of the ability to digest food, so that the food can not be effectively ground and fully absorbed.
If you experience discomfort after gastrectomy, it is recommended that you consult a hospital in time for standardized treatment.