A member asked:

Recovering from a 3rd degree tear with lack of control over gas and bowel movement. i'm 8 days postpartum. would i ever get control back or should live like this for the rest of my life?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Recovery very likely: Complete healing can take 3 - 6 weeks, by which time original control should have returned. In mean time, try to keep stool soft with high fiber diet including plenty of fruit & vegetables. Suppliment with commercial stool softener from Pharmacy, if necessary

Answered 1/20/2021

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