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Had Gall Bladder Surgery, Pale, Dizzyness, On Medicines. Advice?

I had gallbladder surgery today about 13 hours ago and now I m extremely pale and really really dizzy. It this normal? I was feeling only pain from the gas they used to inflate me awhile ago and the dizziness just came on suddenly They have me on two 500 ml of vicoden every four hours I m a large 19 year old if that helps.
Fri, 8 Nov 2013
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Gastroenterologist 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
Pallor indicates anemia. Anemia again cause dizziness.
It is not normal.
Hemoglobin level may be checked to confirm this.
You may require hematinics or even blood tranfusion based on the hemoglobin levels.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards.
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Had Gall Bladder Surgery, Pale, Dizzyness, On Medicines. Advice?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Pallor indicates anemia. Anemia again cause dizziness. It is not normal. Hemoglobin level may be checked to confirm this. You may require hematinics or even blood tranfusion based on the hemoglobin levels. I hope that answers your question. Regards.