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Contstipated for a week. had surgery and still have not passed bm. did an enema today and nothing has happenned. what should i do?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Drink liquids: If your abdomen is not distended( a sign of Obstruction) then taking Magnesium Citrate and MOM along with plenty of water would help you move bowel. Post surgery and with Pain medicine, constipation is a common complication. Eat Papaya, Prunes daily. If you do not have BM, you may need dis impaction manually.
Answered 2/9/2017
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Contact surgeon: If anesthesia used for surgery can contribute to constipation. Manipulation of bowel during surgery also an issue. You should contact surgeon for appropriate therapy. You do not want to worsen status of intestines,
Answered 10/4/2014
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Talk to doctor: Sorry about the problem but if you speak to your family doctor I know he /she will help you.
Answered 10/4/2014
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Constipation: There are several options. You can take stool softeners or laxatives by mouth such as metamucil, miralax (polyethylene glycol). Other options include milk of magnesia, magnesium citrate
Answered 9/24/2016
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