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How Can Post Surgery Constipation With Vomiting Be Treated?

my father has had an ileostomy for 8 years, he is recoverying from surgery and it seems he is having post surgery constipation and vomiting,, we have tried to irrigate the stomma, he has just had hip surgery and can not walk for 6 weeks, what can we do to help get his bowels working again
Mon, 28 Jan 2019
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Hello,

Lifestyle and dietary changes may help prevent constipation after surgery or, at least, lessen its duration.

Start walking around as soon as your doctor gives you the go-ahead. Not only can this help with constipation, but it can also benefit the overall healing process while reducing the chances of dangerous blood clots.

Reduce the intake of narcotics to reduce the pain which may cause constipation.

Pegmove powder or psyllium husk may useful to induce bowel movements. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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How Can Post Surgery Constipation With Vomiting Be Treated?

Hello, Lifestyle and dietary changes may help prevent constipation after surgery or, at least, lessen its duration. Start walking around as soon as your doctor gives you the go-ahead. Not only can this help with constipation, but it can also benefit the overall healing process while reducing the chances of dangerous blood clots. Reduce the intake of narcotics to reduce the pain which may cause constipation. Pegmove powder or psyllium husk may useful to induce bowel movements. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist