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What Causes Constipation After A Pilonidal Cyst Removal Surgery?
My 15 year old daughter had Pilonidal cyst surgery on Wednesday. She hasn t had a bowel movement in 4 days. She is on pain meds and we have been giving her a stool softener every day. The doctor said give her senokot-s, so we did last night (2 tablets), but 15 hrs. later she still can t go.
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
Hello,
Constipation is quite common after perineal surgery. It is due to spasm of sphincters following the procedure. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. It will take a couple of weeks for complete recovery.
As of now include more fiber-rich foods in your diet. You can take laxatives like lactulose for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Constipation is quite common after perineal surgery. It is due to spasm of sphincters following the procedure. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. It will take a couple of weeks for complete recovery.
As of now include more fiber-rich foods in your diet. You can take laxatives like lactulose for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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