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A 22-year-old male asked:
Can testicle surgery cause constipation i had general anathesia, i normally have a bit of constipation due to poor diet which i'm fixing but after surgery its worse that was the hardest bowel movement of my life i was sweating is this normal?
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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Pain medications, diuretics, muscle relaxants, and anesthesia can cause constipation in some people. Opioids, in particular, can reduce bowel movements. Are you taking pain meds following your surgery? They might be the culprit.
ref: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323264#bowel-movements-after-surgery-what-to-expect
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Answered Apr 25, 2022
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Some peopl can have this happen after surgery/anesthesia and pain meds. Eat diet with some roughage, take a OTC stool softner till you become regular. Good luck.
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Answered Apr 25, 2022
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