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What Causes Frequent Bowels After A Knee Surgery?

I just had knee surgery this past Monday. I have not had a bowel movement since Monday. I usually go everyday. I have taken miralax twice on Thursday. X lax Friday and this morning which has been 4 dosages. What do you think I need to do at this point?

Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )

Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* Possible constipation was due to inadequate mobilisation , side effects of
antibiotics , pain killers .
* Diarrhea is due to miralax .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )
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What Causes Frequent Bowels After A Knee Surgery?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards take care . Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon ) Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * Possible constipation was due to inadequate mobilisation , side effects of antibiotics , pain killers . * Diarrhea is due to miralax . Hope this will help you for sure . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further guidance . Regards . Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )