Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. I've been postpartum for 28 days after a cesarean section. I have a bowel movement once a day, but the stool is still dry and lumpy, like chestnuts. I eat a lot of vegetables, fruits, and sweet potatoes every day, and I drink eight cups of water. Before bed, I drink honey water and sesame seeds, but my stool is still dry. Every morning, I have to use a glycerin suppository because of anal fissure. Is it possible that my gut flora is imbalanced? I am breastfeeding, what medicine can I take?Doctor's answer:
From the situation you described, the initial consideration is related to individual constitutional specificity. It is recommended that you drink as little medication as possible during breastfeeding and focus on consuming more fruits that regulate intestinal function, such as bananas and apples. In addition, during the treatment for a cesarean section, besides medication, the patient's dietary condition and mental state are also crucial. The patient must always maintain a cheerful mood and eat properly to avoid unnecessary interference with the full recovery of the cesarean section.