A member asked:

I have been using a lidocaine cream for an anal fissure. i haven't pooped in 3 days. is the lidocaine causing my constipation?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Need to take 8-10 glasses of water. Add a lot fiber to your diet,take prunes daily & drink warm prune juice.The stool has to be soft to come out of the painful area.May try stool softeners also.

Answered 4/7/2016

1.4k views

Thank
Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

NO, local only.: Doesn't have any systemic effects

Answered 10/23/2017

1.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Why is nifedipine mixed w/ lidocaine for an anal fissure?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers