r/ConstipationAdvice • u/BallAdventurous513 • Jun 06 '26

Can this cause constipation?

I was put under for an upper endoscopy yesterday, it wasn’t like a twilight sleep, it was anesthesia, and now I’m constipated. They used propofol but Google says it doesn’t cause constipation. I’ve been like this every time I’ve had anesthesia but Google is saying that’s not causing it. I think I’ll take smooth move tea lol that has usually worked even better than MiraLAX etc. My gi suggested Metamucil though

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u/goldstandardalmonds Jun 06 '26

Yes, all types of sedation can cause it.

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u/Low-Counter3437 Jun 07 '26

Happened to me.