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How Can severe Constipation After A Hemorrhoid Surgery be Treated?
I have has stomach issues for couple years now, had surgery in March 2015 for hemriod repair. Since then I don t poop right. And lately in this month can t go at all, get urge & feel like got go. 2 weeks past & final went was runny & couldn t stop going all day. Now 2 weeks later again after the first time. I finally go again, but only a few pebble like pieces, blackish color, & discharging blood & green mucus. This scares me. And where I had my surgery there is a flap of skin hanging. What should I do???
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Wed, 9 Nov 2016
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Hello,
Constipation is a normal side effect after surgery. I recommend using over the counter laxative such as Miralax. I also recommend using daily probiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Constipation is a normal side effect after surgery. I recommend using over the counter laxative such as Miralax. I also recommend using daily probiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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