May 25, 2012
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Constipation problems after sacral injury |
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Dear Ask The Doctor: I suffered sacrum injury on 5th june 2011. Ever since i have constpation problem. Now, I have to manually extricate. can this be cured? Dear Rama: A complete or incomplete break in the sacrum is a serious injury because it frequently damages important nerves that supply the rectum, bladder and genitals. Signs of the nerve damage may not appear for several days after injury. In your case, the manifestation of such sign of nerve damage may be the constipation. Most likely what you described is called Impactation. Moistening and softening the stool with an enema or suppositories usually treats impaction. But it is very important that you use enemas very carefully and only as prescribed by your doctor. Too many enemas can damage the bowel. If the enema does not move the stools, you may need to have the stool manually removed from your back passage by a trained nurse or doctor. Let your doctor know if you have any changes in your bowel habits. If you think you have an impaction, don’t take any laxatives without discussing it with your doctor first. Laxatives that stimulate the bowel can cause severe cramping and may damage your bowel more. |
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