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What Should Be Done For The Constipation After Back Surgery

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Dr.  Chobufo Ditah MD

I am constipated. I had major back surgery or 1/21 and have not had a bowel movement since. I have ... a catheter. What should I try next? XXXX ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chobufo Ditah ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda MD

After back surgery, my husband is unable to carry on a conversation, hallucinating,unable to stay awake and is not improving with his physical therapy .. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda ( Geriatrics Specialist)
Dr.  Olsi Taka MD

My sister has been on pain Meds, percoset, oxycodone , and tramidol, for severe back pain for 8 months. She finally had back surgery in XXXXXXX to remove a spur on L5 (i think) and is gradually getting... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olsi Taka ( Neurologist)
Dr.  Praveen Tayal MD

I had my 5th major back surgery 2 years ago. Ever since I've had pain and numbness . My husband and ... surgery he cut the solid rod in my back between L3 - L4 to do his surgery on T12 - L1. Also, I... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.   Ivan R. Rommstein MD

elevated liver enzymes . I also have severe constipation due to opioids from failed back surgery syndrome. What should I do at this point? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein ( General Surgeon)

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Dr. Raag Patel MD

chronic constipation following back surgery and each time I do the prep I n ever get adequately cleaned out so thiss time the doctor says he will schedule a gastrografin study. Could you tell me... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Raag Patel ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Pallavi Gurjar MD

My husband had back surgery almost 2 weeks ago. While in the hospital, he became VERY constipated ... seems to happen a few hours after he s eaten. Can I give him immodium? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pallavi Gurjar ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Chobufo Ditah MD

My dad had a back op about 2 weeks ago, on Tuesday last week he had a light stroke and a blood clot was found on the heart. He is currently taking Warferin, but has been battling with constipation since ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chobufo Ditah ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Archana Mandal MD

have had a major back surgery that causes me to have problems urinating but it just usually hurts down my back when I have a bowel movement. ... View answer

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Dr.       Honey Arora MD

dulcolax and it helped me. i now have had scoliosis back operation and it was a success. now my problem is ... request to go back to level one prescription in the mean time i tried a magnesium drink all i... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Honey Arora ( Dentist)