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Why am i constipated after hemicolectomy surgery?
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Pain meds : It is very common to be constipated after surgery due to anesthesia and pain meds. There may also be dysmotilty from colectomy. Stool softeners, fiber, lots of water and laxatives if all else fails.
Answered 12/1/2014
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