Can I take Aloe Vera capsules after colon surgery?

You can’t take aloe vera capsules after colon surgery. Aloe capsules contain anthraquinone components, belonging to the diarrhea stimulating laxatives, if taken, the number of bowel movements increases, resulting in friction between the intestinal contents and the trauma, which will aggravate the condition of postoperative colon surgery, causing postoperative bleeding, infection and other complications. After colon surgery patients need to pay attention to diet, generally 1-2 days after surgery can only try to drink water, 2-3 days to eat fluids, gradual transition, taking aloe vera capsule diarrhea after surgery, leading to dehydration, insufficient body fluids, not conducive to the recovery of postoperative condition. In addition, aloe capsules have the effect of accelerating blood circulation and expanding capillaries, after colon surgery patients, there are wounds on the intestinal wall, taking aloe capsules may lead to wound oozing blood, difficult to heal. Aloe capsules should be taken under the guidance of a doctor according to individual circumstances, the condition is not the same, the effect and side effects are not the same, it is recommended to consult a doctor more medication.