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Can Morphine Cause Solid Poops?
Hey. I was in a car accident about 6 days ago. This morning there was blood in my stool. They gave me morphine and I did poop very solidly for about two days and my anus did hurt on the last day. I also normaly suffer from hemrhoids. Is this normal or should I get it looked at.
Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Hi.
Yes, morphine is known to cause constipation as its one of the common side effects. I advise you take plenty of oral fluids and consume more fruits or vegetables. An osmotic or emollient laxative which soften the poop is also recommended.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Yes, morphine is known to cause constipation as its one of the common side effects. I advise you take plenty of oral fluids and consume more fruits or vegetables. An osmotic or emollient laxative which soften the poop is also recommended.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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