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Can I Take Stool Softeners After Undergoing Knee Surgery?
i had knee surgury 2 weeks ago and i have been takeing stool softners cause the pain pills stop me up. now i have had painfull stools even when soft i felt a small tab just inside the anus it hurt to sit, but thats all i can do cause i cant put waight on my leg for 4 more weeks i dont know what to do ive tried all the creams. any clue
Mon, 25 Feb 2019
Hello,
The complaint you mentioned is made by most of the patients I have seen. patients post-surgery need medication so they develop good healing and don't develop an infection.
This medication may lead to stomach upset and reduced bowel movement forming acidity in the stomach. Also, the lack of mobility is one of the reason.
Now since after having loose stools you have developed another side effect I will request you to speak to your doctor for the same. As he will be the right candidate to examine and prescribe the necessary medications.
As it needs a physical examination I will direct you back to your surgeon for the same.
Keep the body cool and calm. have plenty of juices to keep the body warm and please follow the post-surgical prescription for the exercise part to go back on feet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
The complaint you mentioned is made by most of the patients I have seen. patients post-surgery need medication so they develop good healing and don't develop an infection.
This medication may lead to stomach upset and reduced bowel movement forming acidity in the stomach. Also, the lack of mobility is one of the reason.
Now since after having loose stools you have developed another side effect I will request you to speak to your doctor for the same. As he will be the right candidate to examine and prescribe the necessary medications.
As it needs a physical examination I will direct you back to your surgeon for the same.
Keep the body cool and calm. have plenty of juices to keep the body warm and please follow the post-surgical prescription for the exercise part to go back on feet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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