Tips to Avoiding & Treating Constipation After Spine Surgery

Physician Assistant Thao Allen (Virginia Spine Institute) provides insight and tips as to how best to avoid constipation after spine surgery. In the event patients do experience constipation, Thao explains the best ways to treat these symptoms and get you back on the road to recovery!
MEDICATIONS
- Stool softener: docusate sodium (Colace)
- Laxative: polyethylene glycol (Miralax), senna glycoside (Senokot), Bisocodyl suppository (Dulcolax), magnesium citrate, saline enema (Fleets)
DAILY USE
- Colace 100 mg twice a day AND Miralax or Senokot
NEED RESULTS NOW?
- Wait 1-2hr for results
- Dulcolax suppository
- Magnesium citrate (10 ou)
- Fleets enema
NATURAL OPTIONS
- Hydrate
- Eat fruits and vegetables high in fiber
- Prune juice
- Probiotics
- Caffeine (coffee)

[@GetOffTheLawn]

Super easy to put in a rectal suppository after spinal surgery. Thanks for the tip.

[@AndyB718]

Great advice 👍

[@Army-kr6uv]

Please tell bengali