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Are Constipation And Urinary Retention Common After Surgery?

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Question : hi my name is XXXXXXX i went into surgery yesterday to have my broken left arm repaired. no i cannot pee or poop. what is the deal?
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Brief Answer:
Surgery

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking

After any surgery due to medication used during anesthetic procedure the motility of intestine in reduced.

After 3 days the motility will back to normal functions.

Best regards
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Are Constipation And Urinary Retention Common After Surgery?

Brief Answer: Surgery Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for asking After any surgery due to medication used during anesthetic procedure the motility of intestine in reduced. After 3 days the motility will back to normal functions. Best regards