Question 1

i had a femoral artery pseudoaneurysm on the 9th of october i had general anesthesia and haven't had a bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

Problem: Enema or laxatives
need to move!
if not soon need to see the surgeon , be examined and impact ion disrupted.
Postoperative dehydration and narcotics for pain are common cause.

Question 2

while recovering after a knee surgery, sleeping off anesthesia, i woke up to a nurse helping me dress, i realized that i had made a bowel movement! help!

Accepted Answer

Behind: It already happened. Move on , send a thank you card to recovery room. You were sedated and could not control the situation.

Question 3

i had 2 operations for a crushed finger 1 yr ago.i won't have a bowel movement for 3-4 days, then will have 3-4 in 1 day, often with cramps.what caused this?the anesthesia?is there a way to get normal?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely...: Unlikely to be due to the anesthesia this far out. Pain meds can lead to constipation, if you're taking one. I would try treating with a high fiber diet, supplementing fiber if necessary. Might be good to also take a daily stool softener until things are more consistent. Lastly, at 55, and seeing that this is a change in your stool pattern, consider colonoscopy if you haven't had one.

Question 4

i get re-occuring pain in my stomach before and during bowel movements that only stops once i've finished my bm. been off and on for a long time but s?

Accepted Answer

Cramping: This could be due to gas passage or passage of hardened stool. It is also possible that you have a type of ibs ( irritable bowel syndrome); nonetheless you need to be examiined by a physician.

Question 5

i believe its been 4 days that every time i use the bathroom its been very dark brown not sure if its black or super dark brown but i dont have problems while bowel movements and that i dont feel pain anywhere, but some headaches here and there?

Accepted Answer

: You are dehydrated drink plenty of water. Take you weight in kg and divide by two that is the amount of water you should drink in a day. If not better you will urine Analysis and bmp to look at kidney function

Question 6

after increasing my fiber in the diet to about 20g. i have 4-5 bowel movement s daily. very very uncomfortable?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: do you have a history of constipation . Have you ever had a clean out done where you flush your system . Is your bowl movements watery or soft . Fiber is good to take but the amount depend on your age . It should be age plus five until you reach adult age , than you should take 45 grams a day .

Question 7

how can one make bowel movements less painful?

Accepted Answer

Increase fiber/fluid: Increase your intake of fiber and fluids.

Question 8

can a knot in your back effect bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

No: A knot in your back will not affect normal peristalsis.

Question 9

how many bowel movements should i have per week?

Accepted Answer

4 to 7: It is a change in habit that is important.

Question 10

also can aniexty cause different bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: Sure it can, such as diarrhea, bloating, gases, constipation, irregular bowel movements, etc.

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Bowel movements after general anesthesia

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I had a femoral artery pseudoaneurysm on the 9th of october i had general anesthesia and haven't had a bowel movement?

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While recovering after a knee surgery, sleeping off anesthesia, i woke up to a nurse helping me dress, i realized that i had made a bowel movement! help!

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I had 2 operations for a crushed finger 1 yr ago.i won't have a bowel movement for 3-4 days, then will have 3-4 in 1 day, often with cramps.what caused this?the anesthesia?is there a way to get normal?

A member asked:

I get re-occuring pain in my stomach before and during bowel movements that only stops once i've finished my bm. been off and on for a long time but s?

A member asked:

I believe its been 4 days that every time i use the bathroom its been very dark brown not sure if its black or super dark brown but i dont have problems while bowel movements and that i dont feel pain anywhere, but some headaches here and there?

A member asked:

After increasing my fiber in the diet to about 20g. i have 4-5 bowel movement s daily. very very uncomfortable?

A member asked:

How can one make bowel movements less painful?

A member asked:

Can a knot in your back effect bowel movement?

A member asked:

How many bowel movements should i have per week?

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Also can aniexty cause different bowel movements?

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