What Causes Pain At Surgical Area After A Lumpectomy On Left Breast?
Posted on Wed, 23 Apr 2014
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Question: Hi,
Just wanted to ask what may sounds silly.
I had lumpectomy on left breast and armpit lymphnode removal 5 years ago. Did Chemo, radiotherapy and in on-going hormonal therapy as of now.
There are several times where I felt the surgical area is aching, but not severe. I felt this especially when I am under a lot of stress or feeling sad. I also felt the slight pain when I ate something unhealthy.
At first I thought it was just my mind, it happened many times already. Well, is there any acceptable explanation for this? just wondering.
Thank you for the time.
Brief Answer:
Possibility of scar tenderness
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
If the surgical site has healed and there is no excessive growth of fibrous tissue at the site of scar , it's unlikely that there is problem with the scar. I assume that you have palpated the surgical site and there is no underlying swelling.
I could suggest the following possibility:
1. Scar pain or tenderness; the scar could be unduly be tender due to over growth of fibrous tissue. Also constant friction of brassiere with the scar can also cause pain
2. If there has been underlying hematoma at the site of Lumpectomy which could have undergone calcification can be causing pain
3. Pain unrelated to Lumpectomy: Sometimes Gastroesophageal reflux could cause pain in chest and it could have been felt as scar pain. As the pain occurs due to eating unhealthy food, possibility of Gastroesophageal reflux needs to be considered.
In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS, MS, MCH
Consultant Surgeon
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What Causes Pain At Surgical Area After A Lumpectomy On Left Breast?
Brief Answer:
Possibility of scar tenderness
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
If the surgical site has healed and there is no excessive growth of fibrous tissue at the site of scar , it's unlikely that there is problem with the scar. I assume that you have palpated the surgical site and there is no underlying swelling.
I could suggest the following possibility:
1. Scar pain or tenderness; the scar could be unduly be tender due to over growth of fibrous tissue. Also constant friction of brassiere with the scar can also cause pain
2. If there has been underlying hematoma at the site of Lumpectomy which could have undergone calcification can be causing pain
3. Pain unrelated to Lumpectomy: Sometimes Gastroesophageal reflux could cause pain in chest and it could have been felt as scar pain. As the pain occurs due to eating unhealthy food, possibility of Gastroesophageal reflux needs to be considered.
In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS, MS, MCH
Consultant Surgeon