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Suggest Treatment For Constipation After Undergoing Hemicolectomy
Hi This is bala from tamilnadu and i have affected by ileocaecal tb and had a surgery in sep2008. from oct 2008 i am taking tablets. due to mass on the ileocaecal area hemicolectomy procedure has done. after surgery he told there are some more places in the small intestine are narrowing. after surgery i was able to go motion freely for 2 months. but now again i am having problem while going motion ie not able to go.. i have completed 4 months treatement..1) please let me know what to do now? 2) what to do for the places having mass?
Mon, 21 Jan 2019
Hello,
Constipation is very very common after surgery. I recommend using over the counter Laxative option like Miralax. I also recommend to drink liquids and eat fibre-rich diet. If the symptoms continue I suggest you use enemas.
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 very very common after surgery. I recommend using over the counter Laxative option like Miralax. I also recommend to drink liquids and eat fibre-rich diet. If the symptoms continue I suggest you use enemas.
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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