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Is It Normal To Experience Pain 3 Weeks After Surgery?

Posted on Wed, 8 Jun 2016

Question: Hi I had a operation 3 weeks ago for a removal of left Fallopian tube, I am still in pain is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can you please provide me a few details.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Can you give me a few details here please ?
What is your age ?
Why was the operation done ?
Were there any complications during the operation, or while recovering ?
Some amount of pain and discomfort is normal for upto 2 - 3 weeks post surgery, but it should not be extreme or intolerable.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (12 minutes later)

Hi I'm 32, I had a blocked tube and a lot of pain. During surgery the doctor found a lot of adhesions on my bowel he had to remove before he could get to the tube. I have also been to my own gp which she has took blood and also urine sample which is showing large traces of blood.

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As below

Detailed Answer:
You should get a complete abdominal and pelvic ultrasound scan done, to know if there is any infection / bleeding inside.
Take lots of rest.
Pain is normal following surgery which involves removal of adhesions on the bowel.
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina