Suggest Remedy For Absence Of Bowel Movement After Hip Replacement Surgery

Posted on Sat, 8 Nov 2014

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Sat, 8 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : I had total right hip replacement 3 days ago. IN I'm trying to go to the toilet but only urine comes out. They gave me stool softener and a small cup of laxative but nothing yet. Should I eat some prunes or raisin XXXXXXX cereal.

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
polyethylene glycol will help

Detailed Answer:
You can eat prunes,
But thing would be to take polyethylene glycol and gradually increase the dose till you have normal bowel movements
Hope this helps
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (19 hours later)

Is my right leg suppose to be swollen after
Right hip replacement done 4 days ago. I'm kind of nervous.

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
visit your doctor for a physical exam

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Some amount of swelling is expected but if the swelling has increased or painfur or if you have fever I would advice you visit your orthopaedic surgeon and get a physical examination to look for infection or blood clots in veins
Hope this helps
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T