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Diarrhea Post Taking Laxatives. Had Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. Treatment Required?

I had laproscopic hysterectomy on Tuesday. I was constipated yesterday and took 2 AAAAAAA lax last night. Today I have had nonstop diarrhea . Should I call my doctor or wait it out. I otherwise do not feel too bad.
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Hello!
Thanks for your query.
You dont need to call your doctor but you should need to wait, because diarrhea is side effect from using laxatives.
Take much liquids and soups to rehydrate your body.
If you have diarrhea for another days ,you should go to doctor.
Take care of your self
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Diarrhea Post Taking Laxatives. Had Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. Treatment Required?

Hello! Thanks for your query. You dont need to call your doctor but you should need to wait, because diarrhea is side effect from using laxatives. Take much liquids and soups to rehydrate your body. If you have diarrhea for another days ,you should go to doctor. Take care of your self