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A 19-year-old male asked:
I had a surgery to remove a testicle as there was a torsion the testicle died and got infected and ever since i've been very constipated i've been drinking less so that might be why and also i think they used a lot of painkillers would this cause it?
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Dr. Samuel Galimaanswered
Family Medicine 9 years experience
It is typical that surgeons prescribe opiates like Percocet for post-op pain management in the U.S. Opiates are known to cause constipation and are often prescribed along with a stool softener such as Colace. Surgery can also delay bowel movement passage. It is good practice to maintain high fluid intake especially after surgery.
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Answered Apr 28, 2022
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Use an OTC laxative followed by a stool softener and a diet with some fiber in it and increase your water intake. You will be fine
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Answered May 07, 2022
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Is 13 hours long enough not eating/drinking before surgery to remove right testicle on general anaesthesia?
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A 18-year-old male asked:
I have one testicle due to torsion. Does gaining weight affect sperm and testosterone? If so does it affect it by a lot? Does chewing gum have an affect on sperm and testosterone? And does drinking milk and soda affect sperm and testosterone levels?
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
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I do not think so.
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A 20-year-old male asked about a 20-year-old male:
Just had torsion surgery 5 days ago 1 testicle was removed had preventive surgery for other one 2 days ago. Fine while lying down.Pain in testicle while walking. Precautions & for how many days?
A Verified Doctoranswered
Urology 53 years experience
Who knows?: There has no magic time-off after such surgery although giving 1-2 weeks deems reasonable. But it is sound to let common sense rule our life by adjust... Read More
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