Richard M. asked

🏥  Medical

I had a fall and broke my left arm 12 days ago. I had surgery 6 days ago and have been on oxycodone ever since the fall. I've only had one small bowel movement since the fall. I have developed a localized area of pain in the lower left side of my abdomen. Could this be an impaction? What should I do to get back to regular bowel movements? I am a 67-year-old woman.

June 29th, 2024

Michael B. answered

The pain in your lower left abdomen is likely due to constipation caused by oxycodone, which is know...

June 29th, 2024

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