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I am 8 days post appendectomy. i am dealing with bowel irregularity even though i am off meds. would there be a risk doing enemas with this type of surgery? i usually respond well to enemas. i am already using still softeners?

Q: i am 8 days post appendectomy. i am dealing with bowel irregularity even though i am off meds. would there be a risk doing enemas with this type of surgery? i usually respond well to enemas. i am already using still softeners?

: Should be no risks. Might also try using miralax to move things along.

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Should be no risks. Might also try using miralax to move things along.

Answered 8/7/2022

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A member asked:

I am 8 days post appendectomy. i am dealing with bowel irregularity even though i am off meds. would there be a risk doing enemas with this type of surgery? i usually respond well to enemas. i am already using still softeners?

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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