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What is the best thing to take to help move your bowels after surgery for a hernia?
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It depends on how soon after surgery and what type of hernia. So, you should contact your surgeon's office for advice. There are some bowel problems that can occur immediately after surgery, especially surgery on the abdomen, due to the surgical manipulation of the intestines or other organs, anesthesia, narcotics for pain, etc. These can often temporarily cause the bowels to stop functioning properly. Your surgeon will need to advise you on what to do if your postoperative instructions do not give guidance about this problem. In the meantime, be sure you are carefully following any dietary recommendations that the physician gave you after surgery, taking plenty of fluids to keep hydrated, avoiding overuse of pain medication and moving and walking within your tolerance according to your physician's directions. Do not let this problem linger or it can get worse.
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