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Had Surgery For Pheochromocytoma. Hard Abdomen, Gurgling Noises From The Chest, Puffiness On The Face. Need To Go To Emergency?
I recently had surgery, Thursaday top be exact. I was Diagnosed with bilateral pheocromocyoa. My Dr was able to save parts of both my adrenal glands. I started to retain fluids yesterday before leavin hospital, they said to keep my feel up. But during the night my my abdomen area has gotten harder, I need to breathe with my mouth open and I hear gurgling noises coming from my chest. Mt face is puffy to. Should I be headed to ER or contacting my surgeon
Wed, 12 Jun 2013
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This is all fluid retention signs.Breathing difficulty may be due to abdominal distension or due to congestion and overload to lungs and heart.It may be emergency signs ,so I advice you contact surgeon soon.
This is all fluid retention signs.Breathing difficulty may be due to abdominal distension or due to congestion and overload to lungs and heart.It may be emergency signs ,so I advice you contact surgeon soon.
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