What Causes Indigestion, Back Pain And Heartburn Post A Breast Augmentation?

Posted on Wed, 17 May 2017

Question: Hi. I had a breast augmentation 2 weeks ago. The first week post op was fine but the second week I have had bad heart burn, indigestion and back ache. I feel like I can't eat anything but I'm making myself eat so that I don't take pain killers on an empty stomach and because I feel like not eating will slow down the healing. I haven't been able to get any sleep because of my stomach and/or my back. Do you have any advice on how to solve it?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take antacid available over the counter

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

This appears to be gastritis. This is due to some medication you have been taking and breast augmentation procedure.

I suggest you take antacid tablets available over the counter to reduce the symptoms of heart burn you are suffering.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Soumya (18 minutes later)

Hi doctor,

I have taken antacids with no success. Do you think I should stop taking the painkillers? It's is about 10 days after surgery now so I'm guessing my pain would be significantly less?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stop pain killers

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is severe gastritis caused by pain killers.

Stop pain killers and continue antacids. You will be fine.

Pain will be very less. You wont need pain killers.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana