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Constipation following myomectomy?

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Dr. Johnny Green answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Pain meds: Pain medications after any kind of surgery can be constipating. Inaddition, pelvic surgery can stimulate spasm of the muscles around the rectum that have to relax to allow bowel movements. Stool softeners can be quite helpful until off the pain medications and the muscles have relaxed.

Dr Mahller agreed

Answered 4/9/2014

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