What to do if you have frequent bowel movements after total hysterectomy

Frequent bowel movements after total hysterectomy may be caused by intestinal dysfunction, pelvic abscess or enteritis, which can be treated by adjusting diet, hot compresses, medication or surgery. 1. Bowel dysfunction: It may be caused by bowel dysfunction after preoperative bowel preparation, resulting in bowel contents not being absorbed completely, which in turn leads to increased bowel movements. You can reduce the burden on the intestinal tract by taking a light diet and consuming easy-to-digest food, such as millet porridge and vegetable porridge, etc. Meanwhile, pay attention to eating less and more frequent meals, and take Bifidobacterium triplex if necessary for treatment. 2. Pelvic abscess: after total uterine excision, the vaginal stump may be contaminated and form abscesses, which press backward on the rectum and lead to more frequent bowel movements. It can be treated by applying antibiotics such as amoxicillin or levofloxacin hydrochloride, supplemented by hot compresses on the abdomen. If necessary, it can also be treated by posterior fornix puncture or other surgical therapies. 3. Improper diet: enteritis is due to the invasion of intestinal bacteria, resulting in intestinal contents can not be absorbed completely, which in turn leads to increased osmotic pressure in the large intestine, causing increased stool. Patients can temporarily stop eating or eat easily digestible food, such as millet porridge, to reduce the burden on the intestinal tract. At the same time, use levofloxacin hydrochloride or cefixime tablets, etc. for bactericidal treatment. It is recommended that once patients find themselves with similar symptoms, they should seek timely medical treatment after completing the relevant examinations to standardize the treatment for the cause of the disease. In addition, the drug may also cause side effects symptoms, medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor, do not blindly use drugs.