How do members experience Total colectomy?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Ulcerative colitis 44 3
Colon cancer 5 1
Crohn's disease 3 0
Chronic constipation 2 0
Ataxia (lack of coordination) 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Diarrhea 2
Abscess 1
Bowel incontinence 1
Bowel obstruction 1
Chronic dehydration 1
Dehydration 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 2
Mild 2
None 2