“Can I prevent constipation after anesthesia?”
I will have surgery under general anesthesia. Can I prevent constipation after anesthesia?
3 Answers
If its not a bowel surgery you should not have a problems with constipation. Anesthesia is not causing that problem. But surgery and dehydration could. Especially ileus after bowel procedures. Surgeons usually have a protocols that they follow postop to stimulate the bowel. That includes hydration, early ambulating postop, as well as diet with plenty of fiber and laxatives.