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What Causes Swelling In Stomach After Hysterectomy?

I am 51 yrs old 5'4" 145Ibs. I was always healthy and very active. In the last 6mths I had two surgery's. Breast surgery for atypical cells and a hysterectomy for a lot of bleeding, cysts and some things were attached to other things. I had a lot of work done they said. They also found out I had pylori which they gave me two antibiotics for, that was around 8mths ago. My problem is I become so swollen at times and the pressure on my upper ribs becomes so unbearable that I have to lean back on my chair or on the couch. I can only lay on my sides at night for a little while then it will ache and wake me up. I also have to lay with my legs straight. My stomach becomes so swollen that it must pull on my back muscles which will hurt. I ache a lot all over, not sure if this is related. They checked my gullbladder but that looks good.
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

Even though a thorough clinical examination of your abdomen during the period of pain would be appropriate, it could be due to some post operative intestinal adhesions forming inside your abdomen causing such pain. If I were your doctor, I would refer you to your surgeon for a review, who might go for a CT scan, and if need be a diagnostic laparoscopy for you. Apart from it a urine routine/microscopic and culture sensitivity test might also help. Further management would depend on the investigation reports, and clinical assessment by your surgeon.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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What Causes Swelling In Stomach After Hysterectomy?

Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Even though a thorough clinical examination of your abdomen during the period of pain would be appropriate, it could be due to some post operative intestinal adhesions forming inside your abdomen causing such pain. If I were your doctor, I would refer you to your surgeon for a review, who might go for a CT scan, and if need be a diagnostic laparoscopy for you. Apart from it a urine routine/microscopic and culture sensitivity test might also help. Further management would depend on the investigation reports, and clinical assessment by your surgeon. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.