A member asked:

Hello. i had an appendectomy done sunday night. it's now been 4 days and cannot defecate. i really need to go; but abdomen hurts too much to push.

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Use laxatives: or stool softeners, may start with Dulcolax 2 pills by mouth, but also please keep your surgeon informed

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Consult your surgeon: Probably due to opiate induced constipation. Suggest Miralax (polyethylene glycol) and DSS and change pain med to Advil / Motrin

Answered 3/26/2016

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A member asked:

Hello. i had an appendectomy done sunday night. it's now been 4 days and cannot defecate. i really need to go; but abdomen hurts too much to push.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Dr Chuu agreed

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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