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What Causes Heaviness In Groin Area After A Hysterectomy And Bladder Lift-sling?
Question: Just had surgery two weeks ago, hysterectomy and bladder lift-sling. I still have a catheter in my belly. Emptying my bladder perfectly however I still have heaviness in my groin area. Is this normal? Will it go away?
Brief Answer:
hi and welcome to hcm
Detailed Answer:
You should just be patient since full recovery usually lasts for 4-6 weeks so it will be better for sure in short time especially after catheter is removed. You should take standard paikillers and rest as much as possible. If pain progress or fever occur or blood in urine,you should visit doctor. Wish you good health. Regards
hi and welcome to hcm
Detailed Answer:
You should just be patient since full recovery usually lasts for 4-6 weeks so it will be better for sure in short time especially after catheter is removed. You should take standard paikillers and rest as much as possible. If pain progress or fever occur or blood in urine,you should visit doctor. Wish you good health. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I was wondering does the bladder swell during surgery which could be causing the heaviness in groin? Or could the doctor have placed the sling to low to cause heaviness (if that is possible)? I was also constipated after surgery so I'm wondering if the whole thing could have moved to cause the heaviness?
Brief Answer:
hi
Detailed Answer:
Certain degree of bladder swelling and swelling of surrounding tissue is possible.but it will subside as i said. Sling malposition is rare complication and it would be manifested with some other symptoms. Constipation is also common after such procedures and it may take some time till digestion stabiliz because uterus is in close contact with colon and nerves aroind it are always irritated some time after procedure
hi
Detailed Answer:
Certain degree of bladder swelling and swelling of surrounding tissue is possible.but it will subside as i said. Sling malposition is rare complication and it would be manifested with some other symptoms. Constipation is also common after such procedures and it may take some time till digestion stabiliz because uterus is in close contact with colon and nerves aroind it are always irritated some time after procedure
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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