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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On Breast After Surgery
Question: my grandmother had pace maker surgery 2 days ago but her breast is swollen what can I do she says it hurts very bad
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain her symptoms could be related to a subcutaneous hematoma or an infection.
I recommend bringing her to the ER for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a cardiac ultrasound and ultrasound of the breast
- a chest x-ray study
- a complete blood count
- coagulation tests
- inflammation tests ( PCR, sedimentation rate).
GoPro have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain her symptoms could be related to a subcutaneous hematoma or an infection.
I recommend bringing her to the ER for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a cardiac ultrasound and ultrasound of the breast
- a chest x-ray study
- a complete blood count
- coagulation tests
- inflammation tests ( PCR, sedimentation rate).
GoPro have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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