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Q: Bowel symptoms and IBS

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 24th, 2008

I had a vaginal hysterectomy 5 days ago and although I feel very little pain from the surgery, I am constantly bloated (Huge stomach) and get regular stomach cramps and wind. I have had my bowels well opened several times, yet feel constipated I have had little bleeding, dont get particularly tired, am able to do pelvic floor exercies and only feel restricted due to this huge stomach. Is this normal, how long can I expect it to last. I am getting married in 12 weeks and dont want to feel fat, (I am heavier post surgery) Should I take anything for this
thanks

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on May 28th, 2008

Hysterectomy Answer A4199

I had a prolapse, often referred to as an elongated cervix as I did not have weak pelvic floor muscles and am able to perform pelvic floor exercises straight after surgery

You didn’t state if you ever have had such bowel symptoms before the hysterectomy or if they occurred for the first time after the surgery.

If you have had them for a long time you probably have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) which is a practically incurable life-long functional disorder.

If you got these symptoms for the first time after the surgery, they could be due to the anesthesia. If so, your symptoms should vanish spontaneously in less than 12 weeks.

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