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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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Use laxatives: or stool softeners, may start with Dulcolax 2 pills by mouth, but also please keep your surgeon informed
Answered 1/5/2019
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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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