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What Causes Difficulty In Defecation After A Hysterectomy?

Im having problems going potty. Had hysterectomy last Friday. I ve tried prunes, prune juice, fleet suppositories, milk of magnesia and of course raisin bran flakes. Why isn t anything working, I am frustrated and it feels like I conatantly have the need to go but nothing comes out. Any more ideas that will work?
Mon, 8 Jun 2020
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Hi.
I've gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety.

Post hysterectomy there might be slight changes in bowel function resulting in constipation, decreased bowel frequency, straining during stools , hard stools etc.

At times analgesics used after surgery may also result in constipation. These changes will be reverted back within few weeks of surgery.

I advice you to,
- increase the fluid intake
- eat more high fiber diet
- stool softener & fiber laxative
- suppositories
- daily intake of milk of magnesia daily will be helpful

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

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
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What Causes Difficulty In Defecation After A Hysterectomy?

Hi. I ve gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety. Post hysterectomy there might be slight changes in bowel function resulting in constipation, decreased bowel frequency, straining during stools , hard stools etc. At times analgesics used after surgery may also result in constipation. These changes will be reverted back within few weeks of surgery. I advice you to, - increase the fluid intake - eat more high fiber diet - stool softener & fiber laxative - suppositories - daily intake of milk of magnesia daily will be helpful Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.