Question 1

what's the best way to relieve constipation after having a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Water and Miralax (polyethylene glycol): Surgery slows down the movement of the intestines. Pain medication does too setting patients up for constipation. Staying hydrated with plently of water and taking a supplement like MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) can help overcome this problem.

Question 2

can constipation after hysterectomy cause pain?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.: Bowel pain from constipation is a common reason for pain after any surgery. The chance of getting constipation after surgery is high because of anesthesia, narcotic pain meds slow down bowel motility, most patients eat less, activity is less, and the surgery itself sometimes aggrevates the intestines and slows motility.

Question 3

oncologist do women typically experience constipation 4 1/2 months  after a radical hysterectomy.

Accepted Answer

No: Unrelated,unless you are taking narcotic analgesics or if there is another cause for constipation.

Question 4

is increased swelling normal 5 days after a laparoscopic hysterectomy? the pain is not getting better and constipation persist despite taking various remedies.

Accepted Answer

Call your surgeon!: You are not improving, but swelling is worsening and pain is no better. Please call your surgeon now!  He/she understands your situation better than anybody and needs to know if things may not be going well.  If you cannot reach him/her go to an ER.

Question 5

how to get rid of gas and constipation after a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Pain medication: When you stop the pain medication this should resolve.

Question 6

i have constipation after hysterectomy 45 days ago. if double doses of miralax or laxatives work for bowels could i still have a partial obstruction.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It is very unlikely to have Partial Intestinal Obstruction after Hysterectomy.And also you are moving your bowels.You can slowly cut down the dose of your laxatives and try to move your bowels on your own.But if you still need the laxatives daily consult your doctor.You also need to drink plenty fluids and fiber in your diet

Question 7

have twisted colon & constipation. 45 days ago had robotic hysterectomy. constipation & bloating is worse than before surgery. i'm wondering why.

Accepted Answer

Possible obstruction: You could have adhesions after surgery that can cause intestinal obstruction  (partial or total), and that's the most important thing to be ruled out. See your surgeon

Question 8

i had a full hysterectomy 1 year ago.
i have discomfort in my pelvic region.   could a relapsed bladder be the cause of discomfort or could it becaused by constipation as i suffer from ibs as well?

Accepted Answer

Bladder pain ?: At 56, and without oral hormone supplementation, post-hysterectomy prolapse (lack of support for the bladder dropping the bladder on abdominal strain) will cause what you describe.  See your gyn provider for advice on estrogen supplementation, or even surgical repair of the prolapse if found.

Question 9

pain in stomach on lower right side after a hysterectomy back starts to hurt also.  pain intensifies with gas, constipation, or fullness in bladder.  i have heard other women who have had hysterectomies complain of this pain.

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello. I don't know when you had your hysterectomy. If it has been quite a while, you may have abdominal adhesions which can be problematic. Additonally, scars are chronic niduses of inflammation. Hysterectomy and C-section scars often can lead to back pain. Medical accupunture scar deactivation (with or without electrical stimulation) and scar injection with saline/lidocaine/ homeopathic medication can be of great help with both the scar and underlying adhesions. With a surgeon's concurrence, periheral treatments can often begin within weeks of surgery.

Question 10

i am 46. partial hysterectomy and history of dysplasia. pain in right ovary for a month with constipation, frequent urination and fullness. dr time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It may be an ovarian cyst or mass, but it requires md evaluation.

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Is increased swelling normal 5 days after a laparoscopic hysterectomy? the pain is not getting better and constipation persist despite taking various remedies.

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How to get rid of gas and constipation after a hysterectomy?

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I have constipation after hysterectomy 45 days ago. if double doses of miralax or laxatives work for bowels could i still have a partial obstruction.

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Have twisted colon & constipation. 45 days ago had robotic hysterectomy. constipation & bloating is worse than before surgery. i'm wondering why.

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I had a full hysterectomy 1 year ago. i have discomfort in my pelvic region. could a relapsed bladder be the cause of discomfort or could it becaused by constipation as i suffer from ibs as well?

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Pain in stomach on lower right side after a hysterectomy back starts to hurt also. pain intensifies with gas, constipation, or fullness in bladder. i have heard other women who have had hysterectomies complain of this pain.

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I am 46. partial hysterectomy and history of dysplasia. pain in right ovary for a month with constipation, frequent urination and fullness. dr time?

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