Difficulty in defecation in the early stage after surgery is mainly caused by gastrointestinal function not yet fully recovered, lack of intestinal stimulation and constipation, which requires attention to appropriate activities, dietary modification and medication intervention.
1. Appropriate activities: After surgery, the intestinal peristalsis has not fully recovered, you can get out of bed as soon as physically possible to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis through exercise, which will help promote defecation.
2. Dietary adjustments: the intestinal wall has been fasting lack of stimulation, you can adjust the diet, eat some semi-liquid diet in the early stage, and later eat some foods rich in fiber, which can help stimulate the intestinal wall and promote defecation.
3. Pharmacological intervention: When obvious constipation occurs, medication can be used to intervene, such as corkscrew or oral lactulose. The use of medication should be regulated under the guidance of a clinician.