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I had gallbladder removal wednesday friday i get the urge to go poop and im constepaded. will i hurt myself if i force to poop?
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Simple stool softener like dulcolax can help this, it’s a common problem after surgery that should resolve over time…
Answered 8/31/2021
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If you have the urge but can't move your bowels, in addition to drinking fluids&taking fiber and stool softeners, work from below by inserting a rectal glycerin suppository or, even better, a dulcolax rectal suppository or fleets enema.
Answered 9/2/2021
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