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

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Vitamin c flush: Vitamin c powder called mixed ascorbate powder supplies 2767mg of vitamin c per scoop you would do one scoop with with cup of water or juice hourly until this causes diarrhea you vit c requirement to relieve constipation is the total you took minus one (last scoop) you can do this daily until your wound heals also helps with your tissue recovery - make sure u have no issues of kidney stones.

Answered 3/26/2013

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