What’s the best way to relieve constipation after a hysterectomy?
June 25, 2009 by Helpful Menopause Tips
Filed under Hormones, Estrogen & Hysterectomy
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Wife just had a hysterectomy and is constipated from pain killers. She needs relief that won’t cause cramping. Enema maybe ?
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Wife just had a hysterectomy and is constipated from pain killers. She needs relief that won’t cause cramping. Enema maybe ?
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Menopause Feedback: Hi ict39
Narcotic pain killers are known to cause constipation, probably, in part, because they reduce motility of the bowel.
A gentle approach would be to try some Vitamin C (which softens) and magnesium citrate (which encourages peristalsis). Often these nutrients, which naturally work together, are deficient, so they might help in other ways, including healing from the surgery itself.
Here are some links that I hope will help with how much to take.
Good luck!
just make sure you have lots of dietary fiber in your food and you will be able to reduce the chances of having Constipation.