Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Had lumbar surgery n i had regular bowel movements but now i'm on day 9 without one it.hurts when i push to use the rr i've tried laxatives, stoolsoftn?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
See doc: If it has been 9 days without a bowel movement after surgery and pain medications, you could be impacted and this needs to be released. Could try an enema as well.
Answered 7/22/2018
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it safe to take miralax (polyethylene glycol) to maintain regular bowel movements? Fiber laxatives back me up worse unless i drink excessive amounts of water
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have been having pain in my right side for 3 days. Nauseaus, feeling feverish. I just had a bowel movement now my lower back hurts. Is ER visit req?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
After gallbladder surgery within a one year ago I've been having lots of green bowel movements is that normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had gallbladder surgery last Tuesday.Had one stool thurs. I haven't had a bowel movement in 5 days. Is this normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had a gastric sleeve surgery 4 months ago, i only have bowel movement maybe once a week. I think i now have hemorrhoids, is this all related?
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
If I have a bowel movement, but i can't push because i recently had a back surgery and it hurts, will laxatives help ease the pain? Is there a different way to do it?
I haven't had bowel movement after rectocele surgery and taking several laxative. What could be wrong?
I have had hemmorhoid surgery & i'm getting lower back pain as well as pain from bowel movements. Is this normal after 3 weeks ?.
I had a back surgery and was given perk 5. Now i don't have a bowel movement. I've tried stool softeners and went off the pain medicine even though i'm still in pain. What shouldi do?
It's been about a year now I've been on laxatives & lots of fiber gummies to be able to have one daily bowel movement. If I don't take one of the two I won't have a bowel movement for days. I drink plenty of water & my diet is healthy. I'm also having tro
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
