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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Back After Radical Hysterectomy
Question: i just had a laparscopic radical hysterectomy friday. The benzocaine pump just ran out today. The place that hurts me the worst is my right side towards my back...why would i be hurting so bad there?
Brief Answer:
nerves cut
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
Whenever you have a surgery the surrounding tissues are pulled and stretched and some nerves and muscles are cut. The uterus lies in the pelvis close to the low back. It could be that some of the tissue was bruised or injured during the surgery. This is just part of the process and should heal up in time.
However, if you feel that the pain is severe you should see your surgeon as soon as possible so that they can make sure everything is okay.
Bleeding or other complications of surgery could also cause this sort of pain so if it is severe don't delay and call your doctor right away.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
nerves cut
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
Whenever you have a surgery the surrounding tissues are pulled and stretched and some nerves and muscles are cut. The uterus lies in the pelvis close to the low back. It could be that some of the tissue was bruised or injured during the surgery. This is just part of the process and should heal up in time.
However, if you feel that the pain is severe you should see your surgeon as soon as possible so that they can make sure everything is okay.
Bleeding or other complications of surgery could also cause this sort of pain so if it is severe don't delay and call your doctor right away.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I expected my belly to be swollen but how can i tell when its something to worry about or will i "know" if it is something to worry about because it will be unbearable?
Brief Answer:
should expect moderate pain
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This soon after a surgery you can expect some moderate pain but it should be bearable for sure.
If it is getting worse or if it becomes unbearable yes then you need to be seen right away even if it means going to emergency.
If you have a fever you should also be seen right away.
You should be able to get up and move around without terrible pain at this point. You will be sore and have some pain but it should not be severe.
It is hard to make that call but if you feel that it is more than you expect it is better to be checked than to sit at home if something is wrong.
Dr. Robinson
should expect moderate pain
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This soon after a surgery you can expect some moderate pain but it should be bearable for sure.
If it is getting worse or if it becomes unbearable yes then you need to be seen right away even if it means going to emergency.
If you have a fever you should also be seen right away.
You should be able to get up and move around without terrible pain at this point. You will be sore and have some pain but it should not be severe.
It is hard to make that call but if you feel that it is more than you expect it is better to be checked than to sit at home if something is wrong.
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you
Brief Answer:
you are welcome
Detailed Answer:
I hope you are feeling better very soon
you are welcome
Detailed Answer:
I hope you are feeling better very soon
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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