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Post hysterectomy bowel movement

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diana71968
diana71968

hi,

i had a full hysterectomy last Wednesday (12/12/16). I had no trouble urinating but it took me almost a full week to have a bowel movement. Not long after my bowel movement I noticed my anus felt very tender and in my butt crack I'm red and irritated. I figured the tenderness was from not having a bm in almost a week but this irritation is driving me crazy. Has anyone else demonstrated these symptoms post hysterectomy and if so what did you do to alleviate them? 

Thank you in advance for the advice!! 

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  • phoebewhite
    phoebewhite diana71968

    Posted

    Hi Diana, bowels can be 'tricky' after hysterectomy, I am surprised the hospital let you go home before you'd had a bm though, the best course of action and what worked for me was a spoonful of lactulose and 1 senna tablet each night before bed, the lactulose softens things up and the senna speeds things up though not vioently so, I didn't experience you other problem but good old Vaseline may help in that area.

    Phoebe

    PS other ladies may have other suggestions as well.

    • phoebewhite
      phoebewhite

      Posted

      That should read 'violently'

    • diana71968
      diana71968 phoebewhite

      Posted

      Hi Phoebe, thank you for responding. I was surprised they sent me home before having a bm as well. The surgeon said so long as I can pass gas I can go home. I have to call the doctor tomorrow. This irritation has gotten worse and the last thing I need is some kind of infection. I will let you know what he says 😄

      Diana

  • maisie05
    maisie05 diana71968

    Posted

    Hi Diana, you may have an anal fissure from straining and pressure. Sudocrem ointment may help with the irritation. But have it checked if it continues, it could get infected. Hope you find relief soon x
    • diana71968
      diana71968 maisie05

      Posted

      Hi Maisie, thank you for the advice. I'm going to call the surgeon tomorrow morning. My poor niece had to do a visual inspection for me and she said it looks pretty bad. The last thing I need is an extended hospital stay 😔

  • robyn94818
    robyn94818 diana71968

    Posted

    That already sounds like an infection to me. I sure wouldn't use vasoline if it is or not until it's established what it is. Vasoline just blocks up the pores and if it's an infection then I imagine it will make it worse.

    • diana71968
      diana71968 robyn94818

      Posted

      Hi Robyn

      i called my surgeon today. He prescribed a cream for me to apply twice daily. He thinks it was due to some of the leakage from the surgery. I have an appointment to see him Wednesday. Hopefully this will be gone before then. Thank you for responding to my question 

      Diana xoxox

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