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What Causes Stomach Cramps Before Bowel Movement After A Tummy Tuck?
Question: I had a tummy tuck a month ago and I noticed right after it I started having serious cramps before pooing also when I drink water I pee very fast
Brief Answer:
Muscular cramps could happen after tummy tuck.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Part of the the abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is the plication of anterior abdominal muscles.
In some cases these muscles are more tight and more prone to cramping after they contract or stretch.
Pooping acts as a trigger for your abdominal muscles to contract.
Tightness of muscles pressures the urinary bladder and causes fast urination.
Usually these cramps go away with time.
You should keep up with your surgeon, because he knows your concerns better than everyone else.
In some cases muscle relaxers drugs are used to ease symptoms.
This should be discussed with your surgeon too.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Muscular cramps could happen after tummy tuck.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Part of the the abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is the plication of anterior abdominal muscles.
In some cases these muscles are more tight and more prone to cramping after they contract or stretch.
Pooping acts as a trigger for your abdominal muscles to contract.
Tightness of muscles pressures the urinary bladder and causes fast urination.
Usually these cramps go away with time.
You should keep up with your surgeon, because he knows your concerns better than everyone else.
In some cases muscle relaxers drugs are used to ease symptoms.
This should be discussed with your surgeon too.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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