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What Does Tabbing Pain And Shortness Of Breath After Removal Of Lobes Indicate?
Question: hi there I had my 2 lower right lobes removed 1 month ago due to 2 cancers 1 week ago I started to experience alot of pain an panting type breathing I went to my thorasic specialist who ordered immediate xrays which showed a partial collapse of the upper right lobe At present I am resting up in after surgery accomodation.Will this correct itself as I am still getting slight stabbing pain with movement and activity not as bad though as in the beginning how long does this take to repair itself please. I am 67yrs old and very underweight 43kilos using a hot water bottle really helps but really I am just so sick of all the pain and medication I have been on hope you can please help me REGARDS XXXX
Brief Answer:
Ask your doctor for pain medication
Detailed Answer:
Dear Mr. Costello
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I am sorry to know about your condition. In the image I see a thoracostomy tube in place. It is supposed to gradually help the lungs re-expand without a problem. The problem should get relieved soon and thereafter the tube is likely to be removed. Although the initial healing should be done in a week, it might take a month or more for full recovery to occur.
About the pain, it is likely to have association to the structures damaged in the process or could also be related to the surgery. Please discuss the situation with your treating physician so that he might be able to administer proper pain-relief medications.
Regards
Dr. Kunal Saha
Ask your doctor for pain medication
Detailed Answer:
Dear Mr. Costello
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I am sorry to know about your condition. In the image I see a thoracostomy tube in place. It is supposed to gradually help the lungs re-expand without a problem. The problem should get relieved soon and thereafter the tube is likely to be removed. Although the initial healing should be done in a week, it might take a month or more for full recovery to occur.
About the pain, it is likely to have association to the structures damaged in the process or could also be related to the surgery. Please discuss the situation with your treating physician so that he might be able to administer proper pain-relief medications.
Regards
Dr. Kunal Saha
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Dr. Shanthi.E
Hi there am currently on endone OXYCONE 5mg 20 tabs 4 times a day should I be on a stronger strength or different medication thanks XXXX
Brief Answer:
I would not suggest a stronger strength
Detailed Answer:
I think that the strength is rather high. So I would not suggest a stronger strength. Still, you can talk to some doctor concerned with pain treatment.
I would not suggest a stronger strength
Detailed Answer:
I think that the strength is rather high. So I would not suggest a stronger strength. Still, you can talk to some doctor concerned with pain treatment.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Do you have any suggestions for alternative pain relief please XXXX THANKS
Brief Answer:
Number of options available to choose from
Detailed Answer:
I have no definite suggestions but there are several options to choose from. The following link should be useful for you:
https://www.medicines.org.uk/XXXX
I would suggest combination medicines rather than high dose of a single one.
I am not a specialist in the field, so talking to a pain specialist should be a good idea.
Number of options available to choose from
Detailed Answer:
I have no definite suggestions but there are several options to choose from. The following link should be useful for you:
https://www.medicines.org.uk/XXXX
I would suggest combination medicines rather than high dose of a single one.
I am not a specialist in the field, so talking to a pain specialist should be a good idea.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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