Wednesday, November 14, 2007

POST-OP PAIN AND CONSTIPATION

Controlling pain often requires the use of strong opioid drugs. While opioids do relieve pain, they can also induces other symptoms that have to be dealt with. One of our readers asked about her brother's constipation problems. Unresolved constipation should not be tolerated. How does one resolve the constipation caused by opioids without reducing the level of pain relief? More...

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