What to do about difficulty with bowel movements after laparoscopic surgery
Disease description:
I recently had a laparoscopic surgery, and in the past few days I've been experiencing difficulty with bowel movements. What should I do about constipation after laparoscopic surgery?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cheng Yicheng
Difficulty with bowel movements after laparoscopic surgery can be relieved by massage to promote the expulsion of intestinal gas, or by applying a warm compress with a hot water bottle to improve gastrointestinal blood circulation and accelerate bowel movement. If obvious constipation occurs, it is advisable to use stool-softening medications such as lactulose oral solution under medical guidance, which helps in recovery.
