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What Causes Weakness And Pain In Shoulders Post C Section?
I just had a csection last Tuesday I was supposed to have a spinal but they could not get the spinal and after they tried like 5 to 6 times to get it in they could not get it in so then they tried an epidural which did not work so I had to be put under for my C-section when I got home from the hospital I have been experiencing weakness and pain in my shoulderswhat could this be caused by?
Mon, 1 Jun 2020
Hello,
As per my clinical experience, the pain in the shoulder indicates possible issue with phrenic nerve irritation most likely during surgical intervention. However, the cause of the same must be evaluated with the discussion to treating anesthetic and gynecologist surgeon in this regard.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
As per my clinical experience, the pain in the shoulder indicates possible issue with phrenic nerve irritation most likely during surgical intervention. However, the cause of the same must be evaluated with the discussion to treating anesthetic and gynecologist surgeon in this regard.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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