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What Causes Loose Stools Post Cesarean Operation?
Question: Hi i am XXXXXXX from XXXXXXX XXXXXXX i was blessed with baby girlbon 30-4-14 and my operation scissioring delivery was done on immediate basis as my bleeding started know its being four months i am having a loose motions i usally was having constipation in past before and in delivery period but after delivery i am going 2 times a day and stools are loose watery but in not too much i tried many medicines but its not working out please help
Brief Answer:
Anal sphincter strength training could be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Thanks XXXXXXX for putting up your query at HealthCareMagic. I have gone through your problem statement carefully. You have mentioned that your delivery was done by 'scissioring'. I hope that you have meant to say 'cesarean section'. Please correct me if I am wrong. Cesarean sections are sometimes done under spinal anaesthesia while at other times it is done under general anaesthesia. It would have really been helpful if I could know if the C-section had been done under spinal anaesthesia and how long you had been in labour.
Childbirth, whether through a C-section or vaginally, is closely associated with incontinence, both urinary and faecal. Diarrhoea is slightly less common among women who have a C-section, but it can occur due to a number of reasons. The main reason is because the muscles in the anus and rectum can no longer control the passage of stools. It has been seen that being overweight, pushing for at least two hours and having been previously constipated are risk factors for postpartum faecal incontinence no matter how a woman delivers.
If you have persistent trouble in controlling your bowel movements, please get in touch with your doctor who would be able to thoroughly examine you and rule out any illness that might be causing the diarrhoea. Once you're cleared of a more serious condition, several options exist to control the problem by reducing the frequency of stools and improving the consistency. Fibre supplements like isabgol can be taken daily. In addition, loperamide (Imodium), can increase the transit time of bowels. This allows stools to absorb more water and become firmer. Your doctor can also put you through rectal sensitivity and anal sphincter strength training.
I hope that I have been able to give you a rough idea about the problem that you are facing. The problem is faced by may women after their delivery. Generally most of them get over it by a year or so. I would hope for a quick resolution of your problem. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries or with the details I have requested and I would be happy to help you further.
Anal sphincter strength training could be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Thanks XXXXXXX for putting up your query at HealthCareMagic. I have gone through your problem statement carefully. You have mentioned that your delivery was done by 'scissioring'. I hope that you have meant to say 'cesarean section'. Please correct me if I am wrong. Cesarean sections are sometimes done under spinal anaesthesia while at other times it is done under general anaesthesia. It would have really been helpful if I could know if the C-section had been done under spinal anaesthesia and how long you had been in labour.
Childbirth, whether through a C-section or vaginally, is closely associated with incontinence, both urinary and faecal. Diarrhoea is slightly less common among women who have a C-section, but it can occur due to a number of reasons. The main reason is because the muscles in the anus and rectum can no longer control the passage of stools. It has been seen that being overweight, pushing for at least two hours and having been previously constipated are risk factors for postpartum faecal incontinence no matter how a woman delivers.
If you have persistent trouble in controlling your bowel movements, please get in touch with your doctor who would be able to thoroughly examine you and rule out any illness that might be causing the diarrhoea. Once you're cleared of a more serious condition, several options exist to control the problem by reducing the frequency of stools and improving the consistency. Fibre supplements like isabgol can be taken daily. In addition, loperamide (Imodium), can increase the transit time of bowels. This allows stools to absorb more water and become firmer. Your doctor can also put you through rectal sensitivity and anal sphincter strength training.
I hope that I have been able to give you a rough idea about the problem that you are facing. The problem is faced by may women after their delivery. Generally most of them get over it by a year or so. I would hope for a quick resolution of your problem. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries or with the details I have requested and I would be happy to help you further.
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