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Coughing, Chest And Back Pain, Metallic Taste In Mouth After Removal Of Gall Bladder. What Can Be Going On?
Question: I had my gallbladder removed 3 weeks ago....since then I have had a slight cough, it is getting worse and now my chest and back hurt a little and the taste after I cough tastes like some sort of metal.......what can be going on? They did put me to sleep with a breathing tube.....
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Your problems suggest that we need to rule out certain post-operative complications. I would be grateful if you can answer the following questions:
1. Is there any fever associated with it?
2. Was it a laparoscopic surgery or open surgery?
3. Is cough associated with heart burn?
4. Was your pre-operative lung check-up normal?
5. Do you smoke?
Post-operatively lung infection, basal atelectasis, GERD or aggravation of underlying chest problems all are possibilities in this clinical set-up.
Once I have the answers, we’d be able to discuss this better
God bless .
Regards,
Dr. Arnab Maji
Thanks for your query.
Your problems suggest that we need to rule out certain post-operative complications. I would be grateful if you can answer the following questions:
1. Is there any fever associated with it?
2. Was it a laparoscopic surgery or open surgery?
3. Is cough associated with heart burn?
4. Was your pre-operative lung check-up normal?
5. Do you smoke?
Post-operatively lung infection, basal atelectasis, GERD or aggravation of underlying chest problems all are possibilities in this clinical set-up.
Once I have the answers, we’d be able to discuss this better
God bless .
Regards,
Dr. Arnab Maji
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