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Normal To Have Painful Bowel Movements After Abdominal Hysterectomy?
Hi Dr. Grief, I am nine days post op from a total abdominal hysterectomy. I was able to have a bowel movement on days six after surgery. However the last few bowel movements have been rather painful as they are passing through my body. Is this normal?
Wed, 13 Feb 2019
Hello,
* Likely to be constipation in relation with bed rest, immobility or as part of side effect of possible analgesics as morphine, tramadol or related to diet aspects.
* It is recommended to
- consume plenty of liquids
- high fibre diet
- mobilisation as much as possible after contact with the surgeon
- bulk-forming laxative preparations.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
* Likely to be constipation in relation with bed rest, immobility or as part of side effect of possible analgesics as morphine, tramadol or related to diet aspects.
* It is recommended to
- consume plenty of liquids
- high fibre diet
- mobilisation as much as possible after contact with the surgeon
- bulk-forming laxative preparations.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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