I suffer terrible constipation since coming home from a myomectomy operation, what can I do?
Constipation is a frequent problem after pelvic surgery such as myomectomy or hysterectomy. About 3 days after your operation, the hospital usually ensures that you can open your bowel and may assist by showing you the correct way of emptying your bowel without straining to pass stools and supply some suppositories. Continued constipation problem at home could be helped by: Cut down on the amount of pain killers containing codeine or morphine because one of the side-effect of these products is constipation; Drink plenty of orange juice and eat high fibre food; Speak to your pharmacists to obtain some mild laxatives (lactulose or senokot) or suppositories (glycerine or Dulcolax). Failing all of that, see your GP.
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