Wouldn’t my rectum be sore after having so many bowel movements during preparation?
It might be. The very nature of the cleanout process means that you will have many liquid bowel movements over several hours. This might cause some soreness around the anal area. You can minimize this by using soft toilet tissue , followed by a baby wipe after each bowel movement. Some patients report less problems if they apply an ointment such as 1% Hydrocortisone cream , zinc-oxide ointment , or a similar Vaseline base ointment to the anal area after each bowel movement. You might consider purchasing these items when you go to pick up your laxative solution.
