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Had cholecystectomy august 2013 from past 2 weeks severe constipation dr took x-ray said lots of poop stuck rhs of abdo says poss adhesions,is it poss?

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Constipation : More likely you are constipated from surgery and anesthesia. Take the appropriate laxatives and even a suppository or enema if necessary to clean out then see if your pain persists.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Had cholecystectomy august 2013 from past 2 weeks severe constipation dr took x-ray said lots of poop stuck rhs of abdo says poss adhesions,is it poss?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Mulligan answered

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