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Suggest Treatment For Lack Of Bowel Movement Days After Surgery
Had surgery 5 days ago, not had a BM since, have taken senokot and stool softener for 2 days with no results, tried using a dulcolax suppository today, could only hold in for 10 minutes....but still no relief, how soon before i can try another one YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
Welcome to HealthCare Magic. Thank you for posting your query.
I can understand your concern.
Let me ask you a few questions.
1. What surgery did you undergo 5 days ago?
2. Did you have constipation prior to surgery?
It would have been great had I examined you on my own.
I would suggest you to continue with the stool softener .
Try the suppository the next day.
Visit your surgeon. He/she can examine you and correlate clinically.
Hope this helps.
Write back to us.
Have a nice day.
Regards.
Dr. Goswami
I can understand your concern.
Let me ask you a few questions.
1. What surgery did you undergo 5 days ago?
2. Did you have constipation prior to surgery?
It would have been great had I examined you on my own.
I would suggest you to continue with the stool softener .
Try the suppository the next day.
Visit your surgeon. He/she can examine you and correlate clinically.
Hope this helps.
Write back to us.
Have a nice day.
Regards.
Dr. Goswami
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