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Can hysterectomy cause issues w constipation for 5 mo's post op? also experienced fecal impaction twice. my obgyn surgeon found no signs of prolapse.

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Probably not but ...: You might have gotten some adhesions post surgery. See a good GI surgeon for consult or a good gastroenterologist.

Answered 5/8/2016

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