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Can Advil Be Taken Prior To Breast Surgery?

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Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2015
Question: I have a surgery tomorrow to remove me a small mass on my breast, accidentally took advil cause I have a headache
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
If your BT, CT are normal and no symptoms tomorrwo, go ahead

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted your history of surgery tomorrow and taking Advil (Ibuprofen) today.
If you do not have symptoms and Bleeding and clotting times are normal, I hope your Surgeon or anesthetist may go ahead with surgery.
I also hope that you do not have any other symptoms like that of flu.
Is this an occasional headache or have it for a long time?
Please provide any further information.
I hope this answer helps.
Please feel free to ask further if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can Advil Be Taken Prior To Breast Surgery?

Brief Answer: If your BT, CT are normal and no symptoms tomorrwo, go ahead Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted your history of surgery tomorrow and taking Advil (Ibuprofen) today. If you do not have symptoms and Bleeding and clotting times are normal, I hope your Surgeon or anesthetist may go ahead with surgery. I also hope that you do not have any other symptoms like that of flu. Is this an occasional headache or have it for a long time? Please provide any further information. I hope this answer helps. Please feel free to ask further if you feel that there is a gap of communication.