Should i take laxatives after hemorrhoid surgery?
Corey asked:
It is my second day after surgery and i haven’t had a bowel movement. I had a Thrombosed External Hemorrhoid.
It is my second day after surgery and i haven’t had a bowel movement. I had a Thrombosed External Hemorrhoid.
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9 Responses to “Should i take laxatives after hemorrhoid surgery?”
Hemorrhoids or Piles as they are often called in the UK, are swellings on the inside of the anal canal, the short, muscular tube that connects the rectum with the anus. They are round swellings that can reach the size of a grape. They are not varicose veins. Here are few of the questions frequently asked about hemorrhoids - responses are by other readers. None of the answers are intended to constitute medical advice, so please consult your medical practitioner before trying anything out.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:30 am
Ask your doctor, sweety
September 1st, 2009 at 5:18 pm
hellll yeah, go big or go home
September 4th, 2009 at 5:48 am
You doc should have given you guidance on that. If not, call the office and ask.
September 5th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Look I haven’t had the surgery but I think it will be better to wait until after a week. x
September 6th, 2009 at 2:05 am
Most people don’t eat much after surgery, so maybe you don’t have much in your system. If you do and it’s causing stomach ache, etc. then you should call and ask your doctor.
September 7th, 2009 at 2:49 am
Ask your doctor if you can take Milk of Magnesia; if so then ask recommended dosage. Surgery always stops bowel movement progress.
September 9th, 2009 at 9:53 am
I would say no, if your are still having pain, then you should not take laxatives.
September 12th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Your Dr. Is the only one qualified to answer your question..Don’t waste your time here..Good luck
September 12th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Call the doc and ask what you can take. This really should be in your post op paperwork, so you can start by looking there, but if not, call the office to get that info.
At the very least you should be eating a high fiber diet or taking Metamucil or something like that to avoid getting another hemorrhoid, or bothering the surgery site.