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Suggest Treatment For Constipation While On Percocet
In early september I had neck surgery. For a week prior, and two weeks after I was given percoset 10mg for pain. This caused terrible constipation. I had no bowel movements for six days, then they began and were VERY aggressive. I visited my gastro doctor, and he gave me meds for hemmoroids, and suggested I take some mira-lax. Im still having discomfort in my lower stomach and and rectum ONLY when I have a bowel movement. However, if I go a day without a bowel movement there is no discomfort. What do you think or suggest?
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
Hello,
As a first line management, you can take laxatives like lactulose for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
A colonoscopy is required in severe cases.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
As a first line management, you can take laxatives like lactulose for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
A colonoscopy is required in severe cases.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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