Can morphine cause solid poops?
Patient: Hey. I was in a car accident about 6 days ago. This morning there was blood in my stool. They gave me morphine and I did poop very solidly for about two days and my anus did hurt on the last day. I also normaly suffer from hemrhoids. Is this normal or should I get it looked at. Doctor: Hi.Yes, morphine is known to cause constipation as its one of the common side effects. I advise you take plenty of oral fluids and consume more fruits or vegetables. An osmotic or emollient laxative which soften the poop is also recommended.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician