HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Swollen Lower Abdomen Normal Post Surgical Abortion?

hello, i had a surgical termination of pregnancy on tuesday morning.. i realise it is only friday afternoon (based in NZ) but i was wondering weather the swollen lower abdomen is a normal reactiction? it is literally 3 times the size of what i am used to with my body.
Mon, 6 Jun 2016
Report Abuse
OBGYN,  's  Response
Hallow Dear,

There is no reason for the lower abdomen to get distended after an uneventful surgical abortion. If the lower abdomen is getting distended, which as you have mentioned about 3 times your pre-abortion state, you need to report to the Gynaecologist ASAP. It may be due to either infection in the peritoneal cavity or bleeding in the peritoneal cavity due to any perforation by some instrument. In such events, you will not pass the bowels or the gases and will feel bloated. You would have pain in abdomen. You may have high fever also.

You will require some antibiotics and/or surgical exploration of the abdomen. Please rush to the Gynaecologist.

I hope you get the message.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Abortion


Loading Online Doctors....
Is Swollen Lower Abdomen Normal Post Surgical Abortion?

Hallow Dear, There is no reason for the lower abdomen to get distended after an uneventful surgical abortion. If the lower abdomen is getting distended, which as you have mentioned about 3 times your pre-abortion state, you need to report to the Gynaecologist ASAP. It may be due to either infection in the peritoneal cavity or bleeding in the peritoneal cavity due to any perforation by some instrument. In such events, you will not pass the bowels or the gases and will feel bloated. You would have pain in abdomen. You may have high fever also. You will require some antibiotics and/or surgical exploration of the abdomen. Please rush to the Gynaecologist. I hope you get the message. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri