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Bm twice a day after surgery for fissure
Had LIS and fissurectomy 2 days ago, would having bowel movement twice a day hamper the healing process?
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Hello, bowel movement is not going to hamper your healing process especially you have to check for the consistency of stool if it is getting hard use stool softener to soften your stools so that there won't be any pain while passing stools
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Usually laxatives are given to soften your stool which may cause increased bowel movement
You need to maintain hygiene and keep applying the perianal ointment prescribed after doing sitz bath after every time you pass stool
Healing will only hamper if the area stays soiled with stool particles
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Keep the area clean and maintain hygiene
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It usually won't hamper
But you should take note that the consistency of stool must not be hard or you should not strain to defecate.
Sitz bath ( must have been advised on discharge) are essential and keeping the area clean is important.
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Try medication and ointments and laxatives .
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High fiber diet and plenty of fluids . Recurrence to be kept in mind
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