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What Causes Pain In Joints And Ulcer Below Tongue Post Valve Replacement Surgery?
My son has recently had valve replacement surgery and since being discharged has had various joint aches and now he has developed an ulcer at the back of his tongue. His operation was longer than expected at 16 hours and he then had to go back into surgery the following day to check bleeding
Thu, 20 Apr 2023
Hi,
Joint pain and ulcers are not uncommon after major surgeries such as valve replacement. The joint pain could be caused by several factors including inflammation and stress on the joints during surgery. The ulcer could be due to several factors such as medication, changes in diet, or stress on the body during surgery.
It is important to talk to your son's doctor about these symptoms to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment. The doctor may recommend pain relievers, anti-inflammatory medications, or other therapies to help with joint pain. For the ulcer, the doctor may recommend mouthwash or other topical treatments to reduce pain and promote healing. It is important to follow the doctor's advice and monitor your son's symptoms closely to ensure a safe and speedy recovery.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Joint pain and ulcers are not uncommon after major surgeries such as valve replacement. The joint pain could be caused by several factors including inflammation and stress on the joints during surgery. The ulcer could be due to several factors such as medication, changes in diet, or stress on the body during surgery.
It is important to talk to your son's doctor about these symptoms to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment. The doctor may recommend pain relievers, anti-inflammatory medications, or other therapies to help with joint pain. For the ulcer, the doctor may recommend mouthwash or other topical treatments to reduce pain and promote healing. It is important to follow the doctor's advice and monitor your son's symptoms closely to ensure a safe and speedy recovery.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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