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What Causes Swelling In The Upper Abdomen After A Ureteroscopy?
Hello, I had my first lithotripsy/ureteroscopy a few years ago. My ureter was cut and I was left with two stents for a month and a half. I went back in to surgery to remove the stents and to have another surgery to remove another bigger stone. Since than my stomach (upper abdominal) has been swollen. Some days are worse than others. I m assuming this is from the surgery? I was told my old surgeon it wasn t.
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Hello,
The intermittent swollen upper abdomen might be due to bowel problems especially if you have been suffering from constipation.
If your last visit with the surgeon was months ago, I advise to set another appointment and run an abdominal ultrasound for proper diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
The intermittent swollen upper abdomen might be due to bowel problems especially if you have been suffering from constipation.
If your last visit with the surgeon was months ago, I advise to set another appointment and run an abdominal ultrasound for proper diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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