Chewing gum can speed up the recovery of intestinal function - Health Channel - OhOh.net

by seeooo on 2008-08-21 16:52:24

According to a comprehensive report, British researchers claimed on the 18th that chewing gum after colon surgery can help accelerate the recovery of intestinal function.

Postoperative bowel obstruction often occurs after abdominal surgery, which can cause pain and is a complication. In the US alone, the annual expenditure on this issue amounts to $1 billion. However, chewing gum can be quite helpful in addressing this issue and serves as a...