Can painkillers cause constipation?
Sometimes, new medication can change bowel habits. Occasionally, your body will be able to adjust on its own if you eat lots of raw vegetables and high fiber cereals. If this fails, a bulk-forming laxative with or without a stool softener can help. As long as you are not experiencing any pain or fever associated with your constipation. Metamucil or Prodium will ensure that plenty of soft bulk is moving through the bowel to prevent further constipation. Always remember to drink plenty of water, at all times. Stool softeners, such as Senokot-S, will ensure that no pain or fissures result from a bowel movement. Using a harsh laxative, such as Bisacodyl or Sodium will produce a total evacuation of the intestines, this will only worsen your problem.
