How to relieve constipation after chemotherapy
Disease description:
Since undergoing chemotherapy at the hospital, I've felt that bowel movements have not been particularly smooth. This time, it has already been three days without a bowel movement, so I would like to inquire about how to relieve constipation after chemotherapy.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Peng Xiaodong
After chemotherapy, if a patient's constipation is not particularly severe, it can be improved by adjusting the diet—for example, by consuming more foods rich in dietary fiber to help promote gastrointestinal motility and relieve symptoms. If constipation is more severe, the patient may, under a doctor's guidance, use methods such as enemas or rectal suppositories (e.g., glycerin suppositories) to achieve prompt bowel movement.
