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Should Rectal Suppository Be Taken Out Once Inserted?
Question: i was in hospital a couple of weeks ago now, i had a rectal suppository and inserted it,however i didnt take it out,was i meant to? is there any danger if i didnt take it out?
Brief Answer:
It gets out itself.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
I would like to know for what problem you were given rectal suppository?
For constipation or for some other purpose like giving medicine per rectally.
Normally, rectal suppositories get absorbed inside and the shell if not absorbed is ejected in stools.
So, there is nothing to worry.
Still, i would like to know what suppository was given to you.
Revert with the details asked.
Stay Healthy.
It gets out itself.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
I would like to know for what problem you were given rectal suppository?
For constipation or for some other purpose like giving medicine per rectally.
Normally, rectal suppositories get absorbed inside and the shell if not absorbed is ejected in stools.
So, there is nothing to worry.
Still, i would like to know what suppository was given to you.
Revert with the details asked.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
because i was experiencing headaches, abdominal pain, that were quite bad and the doctor just gave it to me because he didnt think i needed to be in hospital overnight.
I also have another question i have these white patches on my skin that reveal themselves in either hot or cold conditions and they are all over the body and they have become very itchy, i first noticed the white patches a couple of weeks ago now and it was accompanied with hot skin,itchiness and stretch marks.
I also have another question i have these white patches on my skin that reveal themselves in either hot or cold conditions and they are all over the body and they have become very itchy, i first noticed the white patches a couple of weeks ago now and it was accompanied with hot skin,itchiness and stretch marks.
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
That must be a pain killer suppository or suppository for constipation.
There is nothing to worry. That must have been ejected spontaneously.
Regarding skin patches, i would like you to discuss it with a dermatologist.
They would help you best with the issue.
One thing i can assure you here is that, this problem can't be because of retained suppository.
If you have any further query, please ask me, else close the discussion and rate it.
Stay Healthy.
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
That must be a pain killer suppository or suppository for constipation.
There is nothing to worry. That must have been ejected spontaneously.
Regarding skin patches, i would like you to discuss it with a dermatologist.
They would help you best with the issue.
One thing i can assure you here is that, this problem can't be because of retained suppository.
If you have any further query, please ask me, else close the discussion and rate it.
Stay Healthy.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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